Insomnia Tied to Lower Life Satisfaction in Adults with ADHD Traits, Study Finds

July 15, 2025
Insomnia Tied to Lower Life Satisfaction in Adults with ADHD Traits, Study Finds
  • The study highlights the importance of treating insomnia to improve quality of life for those with ADHD traits, recommending behavior-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

  • In fact, insomnia affects between 43% and 83% of adults with ADHD, regardless of whether they are on medication for ADHD.

  • Further research is needed to better understand how sleep issues like insomnia influence perceptions of life quality among adults with ADHD traits.

  • Dr. Sarah L. Chellappa emphasizes that sleep disruption can impair cognitive functions like attention and emotional regulation, which may be worsened by ADHD traits.

  • Sleep disorders are common among individuals with ADHD, with at least 25% reporting issues, and insomnia being the most prevalent.

  • Recent research from the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience reveals a significant link between insomnia and lower life satisfaction in adults exhibiting ADHD traits.

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