The optimal system of care for the management of delayed sleep onset in adult ADHD in the UK: a modified Delphi consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sleep-related disorders affect a significant number of individuals with ADHD, the most common of which has been found to be delayed sleep phase syndrome/delayed sleep onset. The presence of a sleep disorder can exacerbate ADHD symptoms and impair cognitive functions. Despite the significance of these issues, they are often overlooked, potentially leading to unsafe self-medication practices and illicit substance abuse. While the literature supports the efficacy of melatonin in treating delayed sleep onset among children and adolescents with ADHD, evidence in adults is less well-established. This consensus study aims to establish consensus among healthcare professionals regarding the overall management of adults with ADHD experiencing delayed sleep onset in the UK, with

SUBMITTER: Asherson P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12392164 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature