ADHD in the News 2024-09-26
Childhood ADHD Tied to Lower Cognitive Performance in Adulthood
Findings seen at age 40 years compared with healthy controls, with fewer cognitive deficits seen for those with subthreshold childhood ADHD
High-Dose ADHD Drugs May Increase Psychosis Risk
The odds of developing psychosis or mania increased 5-fold in study participants who took high doses of Adderall or Vyvanse.
Partner’s Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman’s Mental Health
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman's mental stability, a new study suggests. About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of depression, a rate on par with caregivers who help loved ones deal with health problems like autism, heart rhythm disorders, Alzheimer’s disease and kidney failure, researchers report.
Research suggests obesity in moms doubles the risk of autism in babies
Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression
Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) with game-like elements -- also known as gamification -- appeared to provide limited benefit for some mental health conditions in young people, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.
ADHD and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome vs ADHD and ODD: Clinical Differences
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive disengagement syndrome experience more internalizing disorders, weaker social skills, and reduced cognitive performance compared to those with ADHD alone or those with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Internet searches predict ADHD medication prescriptions during COVID-19
In a groundbreaking study published in Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding opens up new possibilities for using online search data to predict and prevent prescription drug shortages.
Study uncovers shared genetic factors between ADHD and risk-taking behavior
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders explores the genetic connections between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and risk-taking behavior. The researchers identified shared genetic factors between ADHD and risky behavior, highlighting a complex biological link between the two traits. The findings provide insight into how certain genetic variations may predispose individuals to both ADHD and impulsive decision-making.
Sensory overload: Study shows adults with ADHD have greater sensitivity to touch
A new study published in BMC Psychiatry provides insights into how adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) process tactile information differently from neurotypical adults. Researchers found that adults with ADHD were more sensitive to touch stimuli, both in self-reports and experimental conditions. These findings suggest that individuals with ADHD might experience sensory overload related to touch, and this sensitivity appears to be specifically linked to inattention symptoms.
Managing stress could be the key to helping highly impulsive people act rashly when bored
Summary: Research has explored the relationship between high impulsivity and boredom, in an effort to find out what drives rash and sometimes unhealthy decisions.
Is Emotion Dysregulation in Autism Similar to Other Clinical Conditions?
Although individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience more severe emotional dysregulation than their neurotypical (NT) peers, emotional dysregulation in autism is of a similar magnitude to other clinical conditions. These study results were published in Autism.
Highly Successful While Living With ADHD and Anxiety
Key points: Many people struggle with ADHD even though they are successful on the surface. Undertreated ADHD can cause a sense of overwhelm or require working too hard to keep up, even when succeeding. It's not uncommon for those with persistent anxiety to have unrecognized ADHD, including issues managing time.
For Neurodivergent Cooks, Kitchen Hacks Are Lifelines
Colorful Post-it notes, bench scrapers, and blenders help chefs navigate ADHD and autism