How did Israel become the ADHD capital of the world?

ADHD is a hot topic in Israel, for good reasons. The country has the world’s highest rate of ADHD diagnoses, according to one recent survey. I didn’t find that news all that surprising, considering the personalities of most of the Israelis — and Jews — I already knew.

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Ph.D. with ADHD brings can-do focus to science, life

Jennifer Kotler is a doctoral candidate in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. She developed severe ADHD at age 8, and learned to use her disability as a benefit, eventually focusing on public engagement and education around sexual violence.

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PCOS Affects Women’s Mental Health and Baby’s Risk for ADHD and Autism

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders, according to a new study. The research also suggests that children of moms with PCOS may have a slight increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

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Smartglasses Help Patients With Comorbid Autism, ADHD

“Smartglasses” — wearable computers that provide real-time guidance through visual and audio cues — reduce symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), results of a small study show.

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Does Stimulant Use Lead to Addictions?

Some in the media would scare you away. The research suggests something else…I am often asked by those newly diagnosed with ADHD and/or those wary of taking medications to treat it, whether using stimulant medications might increase their risk for substance abuse and or addictions…So let’s explore that idea for a bit…

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EEG Biofeedback for ADHD

Research findings limited by small study size and methodological problems…EEG biofeedback is aimed at normalizing EEG activity in order to correct the brain’s state of relative under-arousal and improve cognitive and behavioural functioning.

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ADHD In Men: Understanding His Condition

An adult male living with ADHD often experiences feelings of failure, because he fails to fulfill the demands set by his immediate surroundings. Moreover, he is likely to engage in addictive behavior, such as smoking or drinking. Among adults with unmanaged ADHD, there is also a higher rate of divorce.

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Children with autism and ADHD at increased risk for anxiety, mood disorders

Children with both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for being diagnosed with or treated for anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published in Pediatrics today. The study, completed by the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), is one of the largest to compare comorbidities in individuals with ASD…

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