In both ADHD and emotional instability disorders (e.g. borderline and antisocial personality disorder as well as conduct disorder in children), the brain exhibits similar changes in overlapping areas, meaning that the two types of conditions should be seen as related and attention should be paid to both during diagnosis.

A new study has found evidence that playing video games that involve physical exertion (exergaming) can improve executive function in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The findings appear in the journal Scientific Reports.

The meta-analysis, which included 10 randomized controlled trials, 17 nonrandomized studies, and 18 patient reports, showed that 1% to 2.5% of participants experienced such troublesome symptoms. However, investigators emphasize that the quality of the data in the included studies is subpar and that there is a possibility of bias.

To help you navigate the potential risks of medications commonly used to treat ADHD, my colleagues and I have developed a step-by-step algorithm on adult ADHD pharmacology. However, it is a work in progress and has not yet gone through peer review. Indeed, important new research published just in the last month has led to…

The medication types commonly used to treat those with ASD are stimulants, nonstimulants, atypical antipsychotics, and selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)…Stimulants…can help treat the ADHD symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that commonly co-occur with ASD.

Using data from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), researchers investigated the association between the number of hours spent watching television and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis. They separately analyzed two age groups, 6-11 and 12-17 year olds.

Researchers used data from 180,000 people — some who used the ancestry company 23andMe and some who took part in 16 other studies — to look for a connection between a person’s genes and their relationship with marijuana. People who are predisposed to developing schizophrenia and ADHD are more prone to “lifetime cannabis use,” the…

Mental and behavioral health has been coming to the forefront as both an under-diagnosed and under-treated condition affecting employer workforces and health plans. The problem is so profound, yet so poorly understood to the point that many are coming up with theories about where these problems lie and what can be done to address them.

Navigating the school system can be one of the most challenging situations for parents of kids with ADHD. These children often require special support to succeed. And while most schools offer some kind of resources, accessing them isn’t always easy.

To VERIFY, we consulted the National Sleep Foundation. It emphasizes first what parents and caretakers already know — children need significantly more sleep than adults to support growth and development.

After two studies examined both monkeys (macaques) and human beings in similar setups, researchers discovered our attention is not as fluid as we believe it to be, acting less like a spotlight and more like a strobe…Understanding these two states of the brain — focus and distraction — could help researchers in finding more effective…

It’s that time of the year again…But, you may be asking yourself, “What does back to school season have to do with my pets?” The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reports that during the school year, they receive an increase in calls regarding pets and Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications.