Mental Health Disparities in Gifted Adolescents: A Gender Perspective

Contradictory findings exist regarding the mental health of gifted individuals. Some studies suggest that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental health issues, including depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and immune dysfunctions, while others report better psychological well-being (Lubinski, 2014; Karpinski, 2018). This study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the mental health of gifted adolescents, focusing on psychological and psychophysiological dimensions, and to explore correlations between these components. The research emphasizes gender differences, highlighting disparities in personality traits, anxiety levels, psychosocial adaptation, and the functional state of the organism among gifted adolescents. Findings indicate that boys are more sensitive to failure, whereas girls demonstrate higher levels of persistent neuroticism.