Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord February 2022

Association Between Problematic Social Media Use and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Sample of Lebanese Adults

PCC CNS Disord 2022;24(2):10.4088/PCC.21m03025

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. Clinical Summary Patients presenting with attentional complaints increasingly spend hours each day on social media, yet clinicians have little direct evidence on how problematic social media use relates to adult ADHD symptoms. This study addresses a practical question for outpatient psychiatry and primary care: when problematic social media use and anxiety coexist, both may be contributing to ADHD symptom burden. FAQ Was problematic social media use associated with ADHD symptoms in Lebanese adults?

Key Takeaways This cross-sectional analysis included 466 Lebanese adults, exceeding the prespecified minimal sample of 416, with a relatively young cohort age of 27.29 ± 11.46 years; clinicians should be cautious about generalizing these findings to older adults. Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess problematic social media use and anxiety when adults present with ADHD symptoms or attention problems?