“Masking” is part of life, especially for those with autism or A.D.H.D. But hiding your true self comes with a cost.

Higher digital screen time in preadolescent children is associated with worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and measurable alterations in brain structure, according to findings from a new study published in Translational Psychiatry. “This study is the first to examine the relationship between screen time, ADHD symptoms, and brain structure from a developmental perspective using such…

More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best to provide support.

Julia Basso, Director of the Embodied Brain Laboratory, and Craig Arthur, Co-Director of Digging in the Crates, are collaborating on a research initiative to examine the potential of DJing as an intervention for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in young adults.

For Ann Arbor residents and University of Michigan students, filling a prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication has long been an exercise in uncertainty. Even before the Oct. 28 recall of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, commonly known as Vyvanse, pharmacies in Ann Arbor and across the country have struggled for more than two years to keep key…

Growing awareness of ADHD may be leading some young adults to mistakenly believe they have the disorder, according to new U of T Scarborough research. The study, published in Psychological Medicine, found that while mental health awareness programs are designed to help people recognize symptoms and seek support, they can trigger false self-diagnosis. But the…

Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often navigate a range of challenges that extend far beyond childhood. One area of increasing interest is how this condition interacts with the menopausal transition, a period marked by significant hormonal and cognitive shifts. A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders offers an in-depth look into this…

Children who are underweight are more likely to stop taking their ADHD medication within a year. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg on methylphenidate, a common pharmacological treatment in ADHD. Behind the discontinuations are clear differences in dosage that can also be linked to gender and age.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are influenced by socioeconomic factors in regions affected by conflict and resource limitations, a new study focusing on non-Western populations has found. The study also revealed that lower omega-3 fatty acid intake is significantly associated with higher ADHD symptom scores in Palestinian adolescents, reflecting findings from other research conducted in Western…

Rutgers Health researchers reveal how attention difficulties and impulsivity may heighten vulnerability to early and frequent substance use among young sexual minority men

A major international study – the largest of its kind – has uncovered similar structural changes in the brains of young people diagnosed with anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD and conduct disorder, offering new insights into the biological roots of mental health conditions in children and young people.

Teenagers should not use artificial intelligence chatbots for mental health advice or emotional support, warns a report released Nov. 20 by Stanford University’s Brain Science Lab, and Common Sense Media, a research and advocacy organization focused on youth and technology.