Telemedicine is not enough
It’s 2020, and millions of Americans—now bound to their homes—still don’t have reliable internet access. In a pandemic, that’s a public health crisis.
Read MoreMeta-analysis reveals shared genetic factors between childhood psychopathology, adult depression
Childhood psychopathology traits starting at age 6 years and adult depression and its associated traits share genetic factors, according to results of a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Read MoreEfficacy and safety of guanfacine extended-release in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults: Results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
This study was sought to investigate guanfacine extended-release (GXR) efficacy and safety in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Researchers designed a phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (conducted between October 2016 and July 2017) including Japanese patients aged ≥ 18 years with ADHD (DSM-5).
Read MoreWhat Is ‘Time Blindness’ and Do You Have It?
Time blindness is a term coined by doctors who treat people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Dr. Ari Tuckman, a Pennsylvania-based psychologist who specializes in ADHD, said adults typically develop an innate awareness of time and an ability to track its passing.
Read MoreFor those with ADHD, social distancing presents both major challenges and opportunities
During a group Zoom call the other day, two of my friends happily bonded over how clear their skin has been recently, thanks to the fact that they haven’t been putting on makeup for work. I smiled as I listened, but I didn’t chime in—because while I, too, have been going foundation-free these past few…
Read MoreNourishing Nutrition: ADHD and Nutrition — Is There a Link?
As with most conditions, nutrition can be helpful for those struggling with ADHD symptoms. Foods and nutrients can have direct effects on the development and functioning of the human brain. Sometimes these foods (or chemicals in the foods) have a negative effect and act like an irritant, but more often they are nurturing to the…
Read MoreADHD and Screen Time During the Quarantine
Sitting in front of a screen all day. During the coronavirus quarantine, it’s a dream come true for some kids with ADHD. While they need to get through a few hours of schoolwork each day, much of the rest of their time can be spent playing video games or watching YouTube…I have two suggestions for…
Read MoreEffects of childhood and adult persistent attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder on risk of motor vehicle crashes: results from the multimodal treatment study of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Researchers recruited a total of 441 individuals with and 239 without (local normative comparison group) childhood ADHD from the Multimodal Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Study. They calculated driving experience as the number of months since licensure. Compared with childhood-limited ADHD, persistence of ADHD into adulthood is a stronger prognosticator of MVC risk.
Read MoreStudy Looks at Everyday Experiences of ADHDers Over 50
Researchers in Sweden interviewed ten people with ADHD over the age of 50, asking them about life with ADHD and looking for patterns in their responses. Specifically, participants were asked: “Could you please share openly what it is like to live with ADHD at your current age?” The researchers found several commonalities in people’s responses.
Read MoreHelpful at-home school resources for kids with learning and attention difficulties
For those looking to help your kids with learning and attention difficulties or disabilities grapple with extended school closures, Elgersma shared some digital tools that you might incorporate into their schooling routine, as well as some overall tips. The tools and tips suggested here can primarily assist with completing assignments, maintaining daily schedules, and incorporating…
Read MoreFour Lessons We’ve Learned from Moving Online
For students with ADHD, executive function challenges, anxiety, and learning differences, “doing school” can be stressful. Our students benefit from the stability, routines, safety, and connections that being together in one physical space allows for. A question started to emerge in conversations between peer-school leaders. Could the students do it?…Here are four lessons we have…
Read MoreHow this college provides free mental health services remotely during COVID-19
As more schools remain closed due to the coronavirus, Adrian College students in Michigan are receiving free telemental health services from board certified telemental health providers through an online portal. Students first virtually meet with a college nurse practitioner who refers them to either a certified health counselor or a psychiatric nurse practitioner to receive…
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