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- Shame is pervasive in ADHD, stemming from repeated perceived failures, shaping self stigma and impairing identity and self worth.
- Shame undermines help seeking, engagement, and adherence, weakening therapeutic alliance; clinicians should assess, validate, and normalise patients' experiences.
- Adopt shame-informed interventions including psychoeducation, compassion focused approaches, skills training, and advocacy to reduce stigma and repair relational harm.
Acad Psychiatry. 2026 Aug 6. doi: 10.1007/s40596-026-02410-z. Online ahead of print.
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PMID:42563071 | DOI:10.1007/s40596-026-02410-z
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