Key Takeaways: A large cohort study showed no association between use of acid-suppressant medications in pregnancy and neuropsychiatric outcomes in offspring after controlling for familial factors. Initial analyses showed “modest” increases in risk for these conditions, although absolute risks were still low. However, sibling-control analyses showed no such association, suggesting previous observations, “reflect residual confounding,”…

Ritalin and Adderall don’t act on the brain’s attention circuitry, a study found.

In two newly published studies, researchers at the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) investigated how family dogs’ ADHD-like traits relate to their learning and self-control. Dogs resemble humans in many ways—even traits similar to human Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can naturally appear in them and can be assessed through validated questionnaires developed by the…

A judge found the use of the term “disorganised” to refer to a colleague counts as harassment as it could “undermine” a colleague and “violate” their dignity. It comes after Nicole Hogger, a PR account manager, claimed she was treated unfairly following her ADHD diagnosis. She argued that her employer was responsible for disability harassment,…

In brief: A new device consists of two microphones strapped to the wrists, which gather sounds produced by the hands and channel enhanced audio to earbuds. In experiments, participants who used the device reported a higher level of mindfulness. They also spent more time on their activities and showed more trial-and-error behaviors. The researchers are…

Distinct psychiatric disorders have more in common biologically than previously believed, according to the largest and most detailed analysis to date of how genes influence mental illness. The study, led by University of Colorado Boulder and Mass General Brigham researchers, could inform efforts to improve the way psychological disorders are diagnosed and provide insight for…

Researchers have identified specific coupled patterns of brain activity and gene expression that help explain impulsive behavior in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. By analyzing these two distinct types of biological data together, the study demonstrates that the combination predicts behavioral symptoms more accurately than looking at either brain scans or genetic information in…

A recent study has identified a potential brain-based explanation for the connection between future-oriented thinking and the characteristics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The research suggests that the strength of communication between specific brain networks is linked to a person’s ability to plan for the future, which in turn is associated with the severity of…

Despite evidence that ADHD medication reduces symptom severity—at least in the short-term—and that it is the first and most common treatment offered to adults once they receive their ADHD diagnosis, adherence to medication (taking it when prescribed it) is poor, and around half of adults will stop taking medication entirely within a year. The critical…

Children with ADHD often have a hard time in school, not because they aren’t smart, but because attention, organization, and self-control don’t come easily to them. What’s less obvious is how much parents’ emotional well-being can affect their children’s academic performance over time.

A research team led by the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has conducted a pioneering study that established a causal link between childhood maltreatment (CM) and various neuropsychiatric disorders.

Key points: Small acts of kindness reduce holiday stress for people with ADHD and raise dopamine levels. Microgiving creates brief, meaningful connections that support self-worth and reduce social anxiety. Small acts of kindness initiate an upward emotional spiral without requiring sustained effort or planning. Microgiving counters negative patterns of criticism, judgment and isolation by reminding…