WVU researcher determines ADHD gives entrepreneurs an edge

The brains of people with ADHD function in ways that can benefit them as entrepreneurs, according to research from the West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics. Associate Professor Nancy McIntyre said her paper in the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research broadens the scope, in an entrepreneurial context, from “if…

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy Demonstrates Long-Term Acceptability for Adult ADHD

A randomized controlled study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics found that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) demonstrated acceptability as a treatment strategy for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), even in the long term. However, future interventions should target treatment adherence to maximize clinical outcomes.

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Strengthen relationships with those who have ADHD

(WSYR-TV) — ADHD is a condition that affects more than 17 million children and adults in the U.S. For those with the disorder, expressing love and gratitude can be challenging. While individuals give and receive love in different ways, recognizing and understanding these differences can improve communication and strengthen relationships between partners, friends, and family…

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Second-Generation Monarch eTNS System Cleared for Pediatric ADHD

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared NeuroSigma’s second-generation Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS) System for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients 7 to 12 years of age who are not being treated with ADHD medications.

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What Comes After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis?

KEY POINTS: Psychoeducation is commonly offered to help shed light on the effects of ADHD and treatment options. A recent review study examined the characteristics of existing psychoeducational programs for adult ADHD. Psychoeducation personalized to the needs of individuals is part of the adult ADHD treatment process.

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