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Table 1 Participant demographics, knowledge of transition and transition stage

From: Transition to adult mental health services for young people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a qualitative analysis of their experiences

Participant number

Age

Gender

Ethnicity

Diagnosis

Co-morbidities

Treatment

Knowledge of transition*

Transition stage at time of interview∞

P1

17 yrs 4 mths

Female

White British

ADHD

Self Harm

Stimulant Medication

No

Pre Transition

P2

17 yrs 4 mths

Male

White British

ADHD

NA

Stimulant Medication

Yes

Pre Transition

P3

18 yrs 3 mths

Male

White British

ADHD

Tourettes including Head Tics and Aggression

Stimulant Medication, Non Stimulant ADHD Medication & Antipsychotics

No

Pre Transition

P4

17 yrs 7 mths

Male

White British

ADHD

Communication

Stimulant Medication

Yes

Pre Transition

P5

18 yrs

Male

White British

ADHD

NA

Stimulant Medication

Yes (4 months prior to interview)

Transitioned (Multiple previous failed attempts)

P6

18 yrs 3 mths

Female

White British

ADHD

Autism, Self Harm, Depression

Melatonin, Olanzapine & Concerta, Plus CBT & Client Centred Approaches

Yes

Transitioned

P7

18 yrs 6 mths

Male

White British

ADHD

Autism (Aspergers), Epilepsy, Dyslexia, Aggression

Stimulant Medication, Antipsychotics and Antidepressants

Yes (1 month before 18th Birthday)

In transition

P8

17 yrs 10mths

Male

White British

ADHD

Autism

Non stimulant ADHD medication, plus family therapy work and parenting support and advice

Yes

Transitioned (3mths in Adult then discharge to Adult Social Care)

P9

17 yrs 1 mth

Male

White British

ADHD

Low self esteem (Previously: Self Harm & Depression)

Solution focused and motivational work

Yes

To be discharged

P10

18 yrs 4 mths

Male

White British

ADHD

Depression

Anti-depressant medication

NA

Discharged – Now requiring re entry into services

  1. *At time of Interview/When Mentioned ∞NB. On recruitment (postal questionnaire) all participants were pre-transition.