ADHD worsens stress and decreases sleep in adolescents
ADHD has been linked with greater perceived stress and sleep problems in adolescents.
Read MoreChildren with ADHD: A Latent Profile Analysis Framework for Characterizing Heterogeneity in Neurodevelopmental Data
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in particular, is increasingly recognized as being heterogeneous, making it challenging to discover biomarkers and create guidelines for therapeutic therapy, according to a study. Researchers have historically tried classifying ADHD patients into meaningful subgroups by applying analytical clustering methods to various data sets. However, these studies typically employ algorithmic methods…
Read MoreChildren with ADHD inattentive to other’s eyes
In a recent study, children with ADHD were slower to reorient when looking at images of faces than children without ADHD.
Read MoreStudy Shows Connection Between ADHD Medication and Risk of Suicide Attempt
A study found that methylphenidate use is associated with an increased risk of suicide attempt in adults up to 40 years old.
Read MoreDEA Investigating ADHD Telehealth Provider Done
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents have questioned people about telehealth company Done Global Inc.’s practices for prescribing controlled substances, according to documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal and people familiar with the inquiries.
Read MoreADHD and Epilepsy Often Co-Occur — Here’s What Experts Know About the Link
Around 1.2% of people in the United States live with epilepsy, a neurological condition that causes recurring seizures. If you number among those 3.4 million people, you might be much more likely to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than the general population.
Read MoreConcerns as more turn to TikTok for ADHD and mental health self-diagnosis
More than a million people are currently waiting for community mental health care in England, and that’s left many people going online to seek advice. On Tiktok, videos about conditions like ADHD and obsessive compulsive disorder have been getting billions of views, although doctors say some, although well meaning, are spreading misleading information and lack…
Read MoreExpert alarmed by mental health app Cerebral’s speedy sessions and prescriber qualifications
More users of Cerebral, one of the largest online mental health care providers, are reporting they have problems with Cerebral’s quality of care. In June, CBS News reported on how some users were concerned about how the startup was treating people for conditions such as depression and ADHD. Since then, CBS News has heard from…
Read MoreTranscranial direct current stimulation vs sham for the treatment of inattention in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Key Takeaways: Among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who were not taking stimulants, daily treatment with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) at home for 4 weeks resulted in an improvement in attention.
Read MoreTrending Clinical Topic: Brain Stimulation
New findings regarding the potential of brain stimulation to boost memory, improve attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, and treat depression resulted in this week’s top trending clinical topic. A new study in 150 adults aged 65-88 years found that transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) for 20 minutes over 4 consecutive days had a lasting effect on…
Read MoreAdult ADHD Affects Genders Differently, Study Finds
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects men and women differently and similarities should not be assumed, according to a systematic review published in the Asian Journal of Psychiatry.
Read MoreSuicide linked to genetic factors in youths
Suicide attempts (SAs) and suicide ideation (SI) may be linked to genetic factors that persist through an individual’s lifespan, according to a recent study.
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