[Excerpt] Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and King’s College London recently carried out a large-scale statistical analysis aimed at comparing the patterns of communication between different regions in the brains of individuals diagnosed with ASD with those observed in the brains of individuals with ADHD. Their findings, published in Nature Mental Health, suggest…

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers in the United States investigated and compared the genetic relationships and causal links between cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CanUD), and a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

LOS ANGELES — The novel norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin reuptake inhibitor (NDSRI) centanafadine (Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) is effective and “clinically meaningful” for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggested. In a combined analysis of two phase 3 trials with a total of 859 adults, more patients who received the NDSRI had at least an…

Key Takeaways: An intervention for parents of children with both asthma and ADHD reduced unscheduled healthcare visits compared with usual care. Asthma control improved significantly, as did parent-rated ADHD symptoms. The study was limited by its focus on families in Hong Kong, with unknown generalizability to U.S. care settings.

In a recent review article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers systematically identified and analyzed existing research to explore the link between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and various intestinal disorders.

A new study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research sheds light on the long-term challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research shows that adults with ADHD are more likely to struggle with education, employment, and overall social functioning compared to those without the condition.

A lack of reliable data tracking the prevalence and incidence of ADHD post-2020 has resulted in significant gaps in an evidence base to develop realistic health policy, according to new research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

A report on children’s health released by the Make America Healthy Again Commission referred to scientific papers that did not exist.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once thought of as a condition that affects only children. The belief was that children would grow out of it, but research has shown that the condition often persists throughout life. In fact, ADHD is the second most prevalent psychiatric disorder in adults, but many misconceptions still exist about it.

[Excerpt] Taraleigh has ADHD and says, like many, it can be hard for her to focus on everyday tasks. “I have a lot of friends who have ADHD,” said Weathers. “One day, my friend invited me over to sit on her bed while she put her laundry away that she wasn’t able to put away…

A Racing Mind, the documentary in which jockey Lilly Pinchin opens up about her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is now available to be streamed on Amazon. The one-hour documentary, originally available as a four-part series on YouTube, focuses on the season in which Pinchin – who dropped out of school at 15 to pursue…

Key Takeaways: Comorbid disorders in bipolar patients require comprehensive evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. PTSD and ADHD are common comorbidities with bipolar disorder, often confused with its symptoms, necessitating specific treatments. Sleep impairment and anxiety in bipolar patients need careful assessment to identify primary causes and guide appropriate interventions. Effective management of…