own QoL less negatively than their parents and do not
always seeing themselves as functioning less well than
healthy controls. ADHD has a comparable overall impact
on QoL compared to other mental health conditions and
severe physical disorders. Increased symptom level and
impairment predicts poorer QoL. The presence of comorbid conditions or psychosocial stressors helps explain these
effects. There is emerging evidence that QoL improves
with effective treatment. In conclusion, ADHD seriously
compromises QoL especially when seen from a parents’
perspective. QoL outcomes should be included as a matter
of course in future treatment studies.