ADHD Neuroimaging: What’s New?
In this article, three recent important trends in ADHD neuroimaging are highlighted: (1) the rise of big data in ADHD imaging; (2) how neuroimaging has expanded its focus from children to include adults; and (3) efforts to translate neuroimaging into clinical tools. This review is selective and provides a narrative rather than quantitative synthesis of…
Read MoreBorderline Personality and ADHD Cluster in Families
In a new study of more than 2 million Swedes, looking for patterns in families, researchers concluded that someone with diagnosed ADHD is about 20 percent more likely to have BPD as well, compared to people who don’t have ADHD.
Read MoreHow schools can optimize support for children with ADHD
New research gives the clearest guidance yet on how schools can best support children with ADHD to improve symptoms and maximize their academic outcomes…The study, led by the University of Exeter and involving researchers at the EPPI-Centre (University College London), undertook a systematic review which analysed all available research into non-medication measures to support children…
Read MoreBrain wave device enhances memory function
The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts memory performance, according to new research.
Read MoreNew Developments in EEG Brain Scans Could Help Spot Mental Disorders “Early”
Patients suffering from mental and neurological disorders, including autism, ADHD, and dementia, could benefit from new developments in brain scanning technology, according to a new study published in The Neurodiagnostic Journal.
Read MoreEarly intervention more important than ADHD diagnosis, researcher says
Florida International University psychologist Erika Coles says using simple behavioral strategies, at any age, can help to prevent difficulties at home and at school from becoming more problematic.
Read More4 Things I Want People Without ADHD to Know
In a world of ideal mental health awareness, everyone would be a trained psychotherapist with extensive knowledge of ADHD symptoms. I wouldn’t have to explain my inattentive moments, my impulsive decisions or my fluctuating motivation because everyone would know that those are part of ADHD. But mental health awareness isn’t about perfection.
Read MoreJoyner Lucas Announces ‘ADHD’ Project Inspired by Childhood Diagnosis
After notching an appearance on Kamikaze alongside his idol Eminem, Joyner Lucas is ready for his next solo venture. The Massachusetts-bred rapper announced his upcoming ADHD project on Friday (Oct. 12), inspired by his perseverance in life to power through the doubters amid his childhood diagnosis.
Read MoreScientists discover genes that contribute to ADHD development
A team from I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, together with foreign colleagues, analyzed the genomes of several families that have members with ADHD. The results have shown that all patients had specific features in certain genes. The identification of such patterns may help diagnose ADHD. The work was published in Molecular Psychiatry.
Read MoreMaking the Most of Hyperfocus?
Hyperfocus refers to a state of being totally dialed into something, where distractions and sometimes even a sense of time fade away. Many people with ADHD report experiencing this state, and a recent study adds weight to the idea that people with ADHD experience hyperfocus more often than people without ADHD.
Read MoreThink Your Child Has ADHD? Read This First.
October is ADHD Awareness Month. As child diagnoses rise, UNLV psychologist Ronald T. Brown offers tips that parents should consider before calling their medical provider.
Read MoreYoungest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
A new global study involving the University of Adelaide has found that children who are the youngest in their classroom are more likely to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) than their older classmates. The research, led by Curtin University and published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, systematically reviewed studies…
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