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This study sought to determine whether self-compassion plays a role in the relationship between ADHD symptoms and self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and GPA. Specifically, we hypothesized that participants who were higher in self-compassion would demonstrate higher self-esteem and GPA and lower symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both moderation and mediation were examined. Findings were that participants with heightened levels of ADHD symptomatology reported experiencing less self-compassion than those with fewer symptoms of the disorder. Moreover, self-compassion partially mediated the link between ADHD and wellbeing. In particular, self-compassion mediated the link between ADHD symptoms and self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. No moderating effect of self-compassion was found. Moreover, no link was found between ADHD, self-compassion, and GPA. 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Specifically, we hypothesized that participants who were higher in self-compassion would demonstrate higher self-esteem and GPA and lower symptoms of anxiety and depression. Both moderation and mediation were examined. Findings were that participants with heightened levels of ADHD symptomatology reported experiencing less self-compassion than those with fewer symptoms of the disorder. Moreover, self-compassion partially mediated the link between ADHD and wellbeing. In particular, self-compassion mediated the link between ADHD symptoms and self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. No moderating effect of self-compassion was found. Moreover, no link was found between ADHD, self-compassion, and GPA. 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