This document summarizes a study comparing 120 males with paraphilias or paraphilia-related disorders on Axis I comorbidity. The study found that mood disorders like depression were the most common comorbidity in both groups. Anxiety disorders and substance abuse, especially alcohol, were also frequently diagnosed. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was the third most prevalent diagnosis and was significantly associated with paraphilias compared to paraphilia-related disorders. ADHD and its related issues appeared to be a distinguishing factor between the two groups.
This document summarizes a study comparing 120 males with paraphilias or paraphilia-related disorders on Axis I comorbidity. The study found that mood disorders like depression were the most…