Fig. 2

Change in symptom scores from randomized controlled trial and extended follow-up after ended group treatment. The graphs show mean symptom scores for main and secondary outcomes at pre- and post-treatment for the controlled trial (dialectical behavioral therapy based group treatment (DBTb-GT) and Treatment as usual (TAU), and at the extended uncontrolled follow-up, i.e. six months after having received the DBTb-GT for all participants. Analyses and graphs are based on analyses of repeated measures (ANOVA) in SPSS. Bars represent 95% CI. Abbreviations: BRIEF-A = Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Adult Version, total sum score; DERS = Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, total sum score; ASRS = Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, total sum score; AAQoL = Adult ADHD Quality of Life Questionnaire, total sum score; BDI = Beck Depression Inventory, total sum score; BAI = Beck Anxiety Inventory, total sum score