Pharmacological treatment strategies for emotional lability in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: focus on the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition starting in childhood and presenting with symptoms of inattention and impulsivity/hyperactivity which may severely impair an individual’s functioning. Emotional lability (EL) is a symptom dimension characterized by rapidly shifting mood and affect which can be found in several mental disorders, including ADHD. EL is associated with more severe ADHD symptoms, more frequent comorbid disorders, and adverse outcomes. The present narrative review aimed to summarize the efficacy of pharmacological treatments on EL measured using the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS) - Impulsivity/Emotional Lability subscale in adults with ADHD. Evidence has shown inconsistent results. Future research should standardize outcome measures and investigate the role of non-pharmacological treatment.
Authors: Aguglia, Eugenio, Fusar-Poli, Laura
Institutions: University of Catania, University of Pavia
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7215468422