An increasing number of people are being diagnosed with ADHD, without researchers knowing exactly why. Greater awareness of ADHD and changes in diagnostic criteria may be one reason. Some people are probably misdiagnosed, while others remain underdiagnosed, according to an expert in the field. Merete Glenne Øie is a professor of psychology at the University…

Key points: ADHD questionnaires can miss difficulties when symptoms are shaped by cultural context. External structure may mask ADHD until major life transitions overwhelm coping strategies. Clinical assessment requires interpretation, not just scoring symptom checklists.

Key point: Symptoms of cognitive disengagement syndrome in early youths predicted sleep impairment across adolescents-, caregiver-, and teacher-reported assessments, underscoring the need for more research into the association between cognitive disengagement syndrome and sleep outcomes in youths.

Key points: Time management is an executive function of the brain. Time management struggles are common for people with ADHD, even those who have some time management strengths. Keeping a “menu” of time management strategies can help, in case one stops being effective.

[EXCERPT] Our team at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University produced a report that provided a comprehensive description of the status of inequities in early childhood development in Canada for children with special needs, both before and after the onset of the pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada commissioned the report.

San Francisco — New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting finds that a substantial proportion of adults hospitalized after traffic accidents may have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which has been associated with significantly riskier driving behaviors. In a cross-sectional study of 95 adults hospitalized for traffic-related injuries in Santo Domingo, Dominican…

Researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication using data from thousands of people with the condition. A new study published today [14 May] in the Lancet Psychiatry provides the most comprehensive view of dosage effects for five commonly used medications for ADHD. To help patients and clinicians choose the right dosage, the…

Current evidence does not support a causal link between the use of almost all antidepressants during pregnancy and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.

[EXCERPT] Researchers reviewed insurance claims for children ages 1 to 18 and found visits involving a mental health diagnosis rose from about 6 visits per 100 children to nearly 10 per 100 over the study period. While anxiety showed the sharpest increase, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, remained the most common condition addressed during visits.

Specialists say the trend is fuelling a concerning surge in addiction.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health suggests that children exhibiting high levels of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits are more likely to experience psychological distress up into middle age. The research provides evidence that this long-term mental health burden is partly driven by societal exclusion. Systemic barriers, such as limited access to…

Key point: Music listening while studying was significantly associated with a higher-grade point average among college students with ADHD, but no association in the broader student population, underscoring the need for further research and investigation.