A brain-computer interface (BCI)–based video gaming system improves attention in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by rewiring abnormal brain networks that regulate attention, suggest preliminary findings of the first brain imaging study to test the system. The ATENTIVmynd (Atentiv LLC) gaming system has been studied in eight clinical trials of children with ADHD.

The study found that a number of brain disorders and behaviors predicted accelerated aging, especially schizophrenia, which showed an average of 4 years of premature aging, cannabis abuse (2.8 years of accelerated aging), bipolar disorder (1.6 years accelerated aging), ADHD (1.4 years accelerated aging) and alcohol abuse (0.6 years accelerated aging).

It is a decision that permeates NBA locker rooms every day, as professional athletes silently struggle to deal with their mental health issues. The stigma of mental health is one thing; that stigma increases tenfold when their peers discover they’re on “meds.” It’s a gamble that some players don’t believe is worth taking, because it…

In our study, published in the European Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, we aimed to identify which symptoms were the best predictors of an ADHD diagnosis and the likelihood of receiving medication, and whether these differed between boys and girls.

A new study reviews existing research on the link between various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, problems with concentration or anxiety, and the drug methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) — researchers found 1 or 2 percent of treated patients may experience such adverse effects.

As a psychotherapist who work with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), I have heard how happy they are during summer or on school holidays…I will list the steps parents can take to develop a game plan with their child and therefore reduce the stress associated with the school year.

Perhaps the best evidence to date comes from a study published in 2015 in the Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders. This study included 31 adults with chronic insomnia. Their sleep was tracked for one week with their usual bedding, then two weeks with a weighted blanket, and then one more week with their usual…

According to a study in Biological Psychiatry, physical brain injury in children contributes to the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), distinct from genetic risk for the disorder.

Pregnant women who have both severe obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have children with autism, ADHD and other psychiatric disorders than mothers who don’t have either condition during pregnancy, a new study suggests…the results offer fresh evidence that the combined impact of obesity and diabetes on offspring may be worse than either…

More frequent long-term opioid use was seen among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if they were taking stimulants, an observational study of Medicaid prescription data found. Opioid use (>=30 days) was seen among 16.5% of those who used stimulants, compared with 13% of those who did not, reported Yu-Jung Jenny Wei, PhD, of the University…

ADHD coaching can be incredibly transformative. It can help you better understand yourself, identify and harness your strengths, achieve your goals and build a meaningful, satisfying life. But depending on your budget, it also can be pricey. It’s absolutely worth the investment, but you might not have the funds available right now. So what can…

Many people with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) learn to use various tools or other methods to compensate for the areas in which they struggle. Sometimes these methods can work well. They are often a great asset that has limited consequences. But in some situations, people may use tools or methods at the expense of efficiency.