Using a new model of brain activity, computational neuroscientists are exploring striking bursts of activity in the human brain that have not been examined before. These bursts may have potential to serve as biomarkers for brain disease and conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, dementia, and ADHD…To begin investigating the workings of these mysterious events, the…

Media multitasking, rather than total amount of time spent on digital media, reflected children’s stress levels, attention spans, and sleep, according to a small study of 8- to 12-year-olds…Video gaming, on the other hand, reduced levels of stress and improved attention control, the study group wrote in PLOS One.  

Available at www.qbtech.com/telehealth-adhd…The map utilizes data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Census Bureau, applying a national average for the adult ADHD diagnostic rate against census data to generate a representative example of the number of prospective ADHD patients in any given area.

A popular opinion in the press coverage of ADHD is that doctors both overdiagnose and overtreat the condition, especially in children with behavioral difficulties…Seeking care from a qualified provider, using specific diagnostic criteria, and ruling out other potential diagnoses can reduce the risk of ADHD overdiagnosis and misdiagnosis.

1. This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess the impact of physical activity (PA) interventions on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 2. PA may improve ADHD symptoms, particularly those related to inattention. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent)

A recent study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) found that teaching magic tricks to children and adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can help promote confidence and enhance self-esteem. The single-group study, published in Health Psychology Research, followed 6 children and adolescents aged 8.6-14.3 years as they participated in the UAB Magic…

Theresa R. Cerulli, MD: Oftentimes I’m asked if neuropsychological testing is needed to diagnose ADHD [attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder]. You may be surprised to hear the answer is no. The sensitivity and specificity of being able to rule in or rule out whether the patient has ADHD is in the 65th or so percentile. In other words,…

A new nationally representative study published online in the Journal of Affective Disorders found that one in four adults aged 20-39 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Those with ADHD were four times more likely to have GAD at some point in their life, when compared to those without ADHD.

Theresa R. Cerulli, MD: The neuroscience of ADHD is fascinating…The neuroscience of ADHD, I’ll break it into 4 categories. Think about the genetics, the neuroanatomy, the neural networks, and neurotransmitters that are involved. We know that these objective measures have shown that there are differences in those 4 areas between children and adults with ADHD…

KEY POINTS: It is the brain’s job to filter and make sense of the firehose of stimuli, internal and external, from which we drink every moment. ADHD is common, affecting nearly 10% of children and over 10 million adults. Mindfulness-based approaches in clinical studies and practice have utility in alleviating ADHD symptoms by targeting core…

The premise that one’s space reflects one’s mental health can be particularly defeating if you’re already in a bad place mentally or physically…The shame of having a home that fails to meet society’s standards can paralyze, and often silence, people who need help managing clutter.

Raising awareness of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) helps create welcoming, accessible schools and workplaces. It also ensures doctors can properly treat ADHD, reduces the impact of the condition, and may encourage people with symptoms of ADHD to seek a diagnosis…During ADHD Awareness Month, organizations such as Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD) host educational…