An experimental study of individuals with ADHD revealed that those with increased gyrification in frontal cortical regions of the brain generally responded better to treatment. The treatment was either group psychotherapy or methylphenidate in combination with clinical management of symptoms. However, neither group psychotherapy nor methylphenidate was more effective overall than the control conditions. The…

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry identifies distinct genetic loci associated with delay discounting (DD). It examines how these variants influence physical, behavioral, and neuroimaging traits related to both physical and psychiatric health outcomes.

Researchers have identified specific genes containing rare mutations that significantly increase the likelihood of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These findings, published in the journal Nature, suggest that distinct biological mechanisms involving nerve cell communication play a major role in the condition. The study links these genetic alterations to broader life outcomes, including educational attainment…

The term “neurodiversity” is still relatively new. Even now, there’s no firm agreement among experts about what it should include. Does it refer only to neurodevelopmental differences such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia? Or should it stretch further, to include mental health conditions too?

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, remain the most effective approaches, backed by the strongest short-term trial evidence.

TOPLINE: Adding a 12-week structured physical exercise program to standard care was associated with alleviated symptoms and improved quality of life in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with standard care alone, a new study showed.

America’s colleges have an extra-time-on-tests problem.

From A.D.H.D. to anxiety, disorders have risen as the expectations of childhood have changed.

“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.