Has TikTok convinced us all we’ve got ADHD? Doctors think so
If you’ve been on TikTok at all lately, it’s likely you’ll have come across a video (or two, or three) about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, aka ADHD – a condition that affects people’s behaviour, and can cause those with the condition to be restless, have trouble concentrating and act on impulse, according to the NHS.…
Read MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD: Techniques and Options
If you’re looking for a different ADHD treatment, you might want to try cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment aims to reduce the impact symptoms can have on your daily life. Medications can help reduce your symptoms, and therapy can teach strategies that help you understand and cope with your symptoms.…
Read MoreStartups Make It Easier to Get ADHD Drugs. That Made Some Workers Anxious.
Digital companies such as Cerebral and Done seized on looser pandemic rules for prescribing ADHD drugs like Adderall. Some workers said they felt pressure to provide the medications.
Read MoreAll About ADHD and Executive Dysfunction
Executive dysfunction, which often occurs with ADHD, may cause issues with memory, focus, and time management.
Read MoreNewest medications for ADHD
At the 43rd National Conference on Pediatric Health Care for nurse practitioners in Dallas, Texas, a look at the newest medications for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Read MoreVocal Stimming ADHD: What’s the Connection?
Stims include humming, tapping, or nail biting unconsciously. If your ADHD stimming soothes you, great! If it distracts or embarrasses you, there are ways to manage it.
Read MoreNew Approach Allows Magnetic Brain Stimulation to Target Deep Brain Structures
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a highly precise and noninvasive brain stimulation tool approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of major depression and other conditions. TMS can only directly stimulate the outermost layer of the brain, but a recent study by researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)…
Read MoreProductivity hacks that actually work for people with ADHD
The internet is brimming with productivity hacks. From switching off your phone to the Pomodoro Technique and Ivy Lee Method, or TikTok hacks like the scary hour. This ever-expanding list of tips and tricks is a testament to how many of us struggle to Get Sh*t Done sometimes, side-eyeing that ever-growing to-do list, or staring…
Read MoreFive neurodiversity myths that must be challenged
AHEAD OF NEURODIVERSITY CELEBRATION WEEK (21 – 27 MARCH), NEW RESEARCH* REVEALED THERE IS A GREATER NEED FOR NEURODIVERSITY AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE AFTER MORE OF US TURNED TO GOOGLE FOR SUPPORT. AN INCREASE IN GOOGLE SEARCHES FOR ‘DYSLEXIA AT WORK’ AND ‘ADHD WORKPLACE’ HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO CHALLENGE THE BIGGEST NEURODIVERSITY MYTHS IN THE…
Read MoreWhat Is the GAPS Diet and Should You Try It? Here’s What a Dietitian Has to Say
The GAPS diet is a restrictive, elimination diet aimed at promoting gut health and “healing” the gut. The premise behind the diet is that a number of health conditions, specifically digestive disorders and conditions affecting the brain like autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), might be caused by an unhealthy gut, or leaky gut.…
Read MoreHyperfocus and ADHD: Productivity Superpower or Kryptonite? Four strategies for understanding and managing hyperfocus successfully.
KEY POINTS: Hyperfocus is total absorption in a productive or distracting task. It can be common for people with ADHD to experience. By nurturing skills such as prioritization, time management, and self-awareness, you can experience the benefits of hyperfocus. A strategy to manage hyperfocus is to improve planning and time management by separating tasks into…
Read MoreDiagnosis, Continuation, and Remission of ADHD in Adulthood
Drs David W. Goodman, Rakesh Jain, Greg Mattingly, and Theresa R. Cerulli, discuss continuation of ADHD from childhood as well as data on remission of ADHD in adulthood.
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