"A bit lost"-Living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the transition between adolescence and adulthood: an exploratory qualitative study.

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins in childhood and in many cases persists into adulthood. The transition from adolescence to adulthood for young people with ADHD is a vulnerable time and can be associated with comorbid conditions and unfavorable outcomes. Thus, further studies are needed to explore the characteristics of the transition period in emerging adulthood.