Nightmare frequency in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.
European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience February 1, 2017 Michael Schredl, J Malte Bumb, Barbara Alm et al.
Nightmare frequency is elevated in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a sample of 65 ADHD patients, 4.62% reported frequent nightmares (once a week or more), compared to 1.77% of a representative German control sample. This increase was not explained by higher general dream recall or by the presence of a comorbid mental disorder. The authors suggest that clinicians should ask about nightmares when diagnosing ADHD and consider whether established nightmare treatments, such as imagery rehearsal therapy, could help affected patients.