ADHD medication, Self-view and Relationships Study
Young people's self-view and relationships after starting ADHD medication
Emma Zaharieva of the University of East London wrote to us...To date, no studies have focused directly on exploring how young people's ADHD medication-taking experiences impact on all their various relationships - with others, with themselves, and ultimately, with their evolving views on their diagnosis and medication over time. This study will aim to gain a deeper understanding into young people's journey with their ADHD diagnosis and medication by focussing on key relationships in their lives. The stories of young adults (aged 18-45) will be explored through interviews, which will be transcribed and analysed by the researcher. Interpretation of the main themes, and connections between these will be explored and discussed in the thesis. This doctorate research has been approved by the UEL School of Psychology Research Ethics Committee.
The hope is that in hearing young people's stories about their ADHD diagnosis and medication journey we can learn how medication affects different aspects of people's lives, and how support in the UK can be improved, especially in the planned expansion of CAMH services to the 18-25 age group.
You can use the link below to sign up for the research:
https://forms.gle/BAV3YMu99Qz2BXbw8
Please contact Emma Zaharieva for further information.
