{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "bskyPostRef": {
    "cid": "bafyreifn4ws3fn6twada4qsnxgorpv4ozt6l32pwljukwik4ml2qvrulyq",
    "uri": "at://did:plc:pmmp7irwts7faw56jdxk3idc/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnt6qgi5x562"
  },
  "coverImage": {
    "$type": "blob",
    "ref": {
      "$link": "bafkreieby2patkmdsad7zfrilmx6mkxfbghcjohprzflluspb6gnctap2e"
    },
    "mimeType": "image/jpeg",
    "size": 280144
  },
  "path": "/news/2026-06-adhd-masking-people-blend-mental.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-08T22:00:01.000Z",
  "site": "https://medicalxpress.com",
  "textContent": "It can be incredibly difficult for adults with ADHD to fit in socially. But trying to hide the telltale signs of ADHD could cost their mental health and well-being, a study says. Adults with ADHD might better fit in if they pretend to pay attention, suppress their urge to fidget, rehearse conversations or over-prepare for meetings, researchers said.",
  "title": "ADHD 'masking' may help people blend in but harms mental health, say researchers"
}