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July 31, 2025Sri Lanka Journal of PsychiatryOpen Access

Attention deficit disorder among Sri Lankan university students: have we turned a blind eye to a treatable condition?

DA Weerasinghe Maheshi Tennakoon Mahendra Perera P. Vidyatilake R. K. L. P. Caldera T. H. Udayangani A. G. N. M. K. Bandara Miyuru Chandradasa

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Key Points

Attention deficit disorder may be common among Sri Lankan university students, and it could impact academic performance significantly.
Awareness of attention deficit disorder is likely low among students, indicating a need for better education on the condition.
This issue highlights the importance of recognizing treatable conditions in young adults, which is necessary for improving student well-being.
Strategies for addressing attention deficit disorder could lead to better mental health outcomes among university students.

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Implication

The analysis reveals attention deficit disorder is prevalent among Sri Lankan university students, suggesting it may often be overlooked.

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Weerasinghe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a5f854b1d3bfb60dff0e https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v16i1.8575

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