People with ADHD more likely to experience violence, study finds
Nation.Cymru
A study analyzing population data from Wales between 2012 and 2024 reveals that individuals with ADHD, personality disorders, and learning difficulties are at a higher risk of violence-related emergency department attendance. Conversely, having autism spectrum disorder was associated with a reduced likelihood of such violent encounters. These findings suggest that hospital violence prevention teams can effectively identify and support vulnerable neurodivergent patients by targeting specific psychosocial factors.
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