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Chutko L.S.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of the Human Brain of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Surushkina S.Yu.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Yakovenko E.A.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Shcheglova L.V.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Attention deficit disorder in adults: features of social and family relationships

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Chutko L.S., Surushkina S.Yu., Yakovenko E.A., Shcheglova L.V.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2026;125(1): 13‑18

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202612601113

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ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER IN ADULTS: FEATURES OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER IN ADULTS: FEATURES OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

To cite this article:

Chutko LS, Surushkina SYu, Yakovenko EA, Shcheglova LV. Attention deficit disorder in adults: features of social and family relationships. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2026;125(1):13‑18. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202612601113

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Abstract:

This article presents a review of scientific publications devoted to the clinical manifestations of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood and their impact on social adaptation. The article focuses on the results of studies examining the interpersonal interactions of adult patients with ADHD and the main social problems characteristic of individuals with this disorder. Current views on the psychophysiological mechanisms underlying interpersonal dysfunction in patients with ADHD are presented. The potential for psychotherapeutic intervention and pharmacological therapy to improve social adaptation in ADHD in adulthood is also discussed.

Keywords:

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
social maladjustment
asthenia
cognitive control
cytoflavin

Authors:

Chutko L.S.

N.P. Bechtereva Institute of the Human Brain of the Russian Academy of Sciences;
Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Surushkina S.Yu.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Yakovenko E.A.

N. Bekhtereva Institute of Human Brain Russian Academy of Sciences

Shcheglova L.V.

Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University

Received:

19.11.2025

Accepted:

28.11.2025

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