Emotion regulation as a transdiagnostic link between ADHD and depression symptoms: evidence from a network analysis of youth in the ABCD study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood ADHD is associated with greater risk of depression in adolescence and adulthood, with emotion regulation (ER) identified as a potential mediator. However, it remains unclear how distinct domains of ER differentially relate to ADHD and depression symptoms in early adolescence.

Methods

The current analysis estimated a network model using longitudinal, parent-reported data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study 5.1 Data Release in 2023 (n = 4,460 complete cases). Nodes were item-level ADHD symptoms averaged across ages 9-12, ER domains (Catastrophize, Distracted, Attuned, and Negative Secondary Emotions) at ages 12-13, and item-level depression symptoms at ages 13-14. In exploratory analyses, we also examined potential differences

SUBMITTER: Tharaud JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538765 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature