Summary: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a new study. The results confirm the importance of having a diet that provides sufficient amounts of these polyunsaturated fatty acids for a healthy brain development.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder, is typically first diagnosed when kids are 3 to 7 years old and can continue into adulthood. “Learning and thinking differences like ADHD are variations in how the brain processes information,” says Yvonne Cowser Yancy, Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Workplace at Understood.org. “It…

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights tend to have fewer mental health and behavioral issues in childhood and adolescence. These findings could help to identify and support children at greater risk of developing psychological problems. The study, published in European Child & Adolescent…

Sept. 29 (UPI) — Acetaminophen is widely taken during pregnancy, but a new study warns women that it may be linked to sleep and attention problems in children. They were discovered in kids at age 3. It’s the latest research finding that the offspring of pregnant women who have taken the pain reliever — also…

KEY POINTS: Because of its impact on executive function, ADHD creates unique challenges for college students. Creating appropriate supports and expectations ahead of time can help ease the transition into college. A student’s acceptance of their ADHD—both the diagnosis and the need to develop adaptive habits—is crucial.

There may be a link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson’s disease, as they both affect the same parts of the brain. Parkinson’s may also have an association with ADHD medications.

Key Takeaways: Studies demonstrate that the number of adults with ADHD is rising, which could be due to many factors including overdiagnosis. Specialists should be on the lookout for “conscious exaggeration” of ADHD symptoms to secure stimulants for diversion or disability accommodations. Behavioral strategies are helpful in adult ADHD patients, including time and task management.

KEY POINTS: Autistic and ADHD burnout can present as a child reaching meltdown more easily, as well as increased reactivity. In order to treat symptoms of autistic and ADHD burnout, the child’s environment needs to be accommodated to be more in sync with their needs. To support future generations, it is important to practice from…

The number of adult women who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will probably surprise you. Women who make it to motherhood with undiagnosed ADHD have been unknowingly suffering from it their entire lives and are just trying to manage their symptoms on their own the best they can. Moms with this condition often have…

The prevalence, age of onset, and clinical symptoms for virtually all neuropsychiatric disorders differ between men and women. Among the disorders with pronounced sex bias are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where the ratio of males/females diagnosed is approximately 4 to 1. Whether this skewed ratio arises from roles played in brain…

Serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate (SDX/d-MPH) has been shown to improve sleep measures among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to study results presented at Psych Congress 2022 held from September 17 to 20, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Two studies have revealed that certain disorders of the CAPRIN1 gene have significant consequences for people. First, the research team showed that insufficient production of the protein CAPRIN1 in the brain can lead to developmental differences, including autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and language disorders. Furthermore, the scientists identified a specific mutation…