KEY POINTS: Researchers have examined how electrical activity of the brain relates to attention. The ratio of slow waves to fast waves at the front of the brain, called the Theta Beta Ratio (TBR), is key. TBR has been related to trait levels of attentional control and drive to pursue goals, and to mind wandering.…

Step away from the supplement aisle — there are better ways to help your kid feel calm.

According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, 97% of independent pharmacy owners reported shortages of Adderall in early 2023. As these shortages continue, here’s how you can best support your patients with ADHD.

KEY POINTS: There are many myths about adult ADHD that interfere with people who are struggling getting help. A thorough adult ADHD evaluation is necessary to determine whether of not someone has ADHD. There are empirically-guided facets of a competent adult ADHD evaluation to look for.

Childhood sexual abuse between ages 9 to 15 and having a childhood diagnosis of ADHD might be linked to later involvement in sex work, according to preliminary research published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. The findings suggest that targeted interventions addressing these risk factors and promoting education and access to medication may help…

In a systematic review published in the journal Brain Sciences, scientists have discussed the utility and usefulness of social robots and brain-computer interface video games in treating young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Seemingly everyone is concerned about concentration these days. Margaret Sibley, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, specializes in working with adolescents and adults who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

As a woman in my 30s who was constantly typing “ADHD” into my computer, something interesting happened to me in 2021. I started receiving a wave of advertisements beckoning me to get online help for ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Key Takeaways: — Noninvasive brain stimulation eased the symptoms of ADHD in a small, preliminary trial — Fifty-five percent of children who got brain stimulation showed improvements, while only 17% of kids in the placebo group did — But experts said the treatment is not yet ready for prime time, and the results will need…

Children with suspected ADHD and autism are waiting as long as seven years for treatment on the NHS, as the health service struggles to manage a surge in demand during a crisis in child mental health.

A common struggle among adults that have been diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is mounting debt. Ryan Mayer, ICF coach, joined Cheddar News to share how he overcame his own personal struggle with debt and how people suffering from ADHD can do the same.

Breakdowns in communication set children who have ADHD up to fail.