Considerations in the assessment and management of ADHD within the TGDNB population

Zoe Kristensen; Caitlyn Drinkwater; Rachel Johnson; David B Menkes

Considerations in the assessment and management of ADHD within the TGDNB population

N Z Med J. 2023 Dec 15;136(1587):46-51.

Authors

Zoe Kristensen¹, Caitlyn Drinkwater², Rachel Johnson³, David B Menkes⁴

Affiliations

¹ Te Whatu Ora - Waitematā, Auckland; Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
² School of Psychology, Faculty of Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
³ Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand.
⁴ Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

PMID: 38096434

Abstract

Aims: In this article we consider current literature around Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the transgender, gender diverse and non-binary (TGDNB) population.

Methods: Literature review.

Results: N/A conclusions: We outline specific considerations pertaining to the assessment and treatment of ADHD in this group and highlight evidential gaps and avenues for future research. We conclude that TGDNB individuals should be considered a "special population" with regards to ADHD and encourage mental health practitioners to consider specific TGDNB mental health needs beyond capacity assessments and gender-affirming care.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / diagnosis
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / epidemiology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / psychology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / therapy
Humans
Mental Health
New Zealand / epidemiology
Sexual and Gender Minorities* / psychology
Transgender Persons / psychology