Special Forces personnel across all military branches are subjected to unique operational demands and high-stress environments, increasing their susceptibility to mental health conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Emerging evidence indicates a significant overlap between PTSD and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with many cases of ADHD remaining undiagnosed within this population. Undiagnosed adult ADHD is associated with a markedly eleva

While OS has been primarily attributed to the high allostatic load— the cumulative physiological and psychological stress— experienced by these individuals, emerging evidence suggests that undiagnosed or untreated Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may play a significant role in the development and exacerbation of OS symptoms