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Published Date: June 08, 2026

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ADHD 'masking' may help people blend in but harms mental health, say researchers

It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially.

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It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially. But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says. Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they pretend to pay attention, suppress their urge to fidget, rehearse conversations or over-prepare for meetings, researchers said.

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