Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects millions of people. Both people living with the condition or those working to help others diagnosed with it are in West Alabama as the University of Alabama is hosting the 17th annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference. This two-day event kicked off Thursday and continued Friday at the Bryant Conference…

A study published in Nature Mental Health has shed new light on the genetic connection between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cannabis use disorder. Researchers identified dozens of genetic loci shared between ADHD and cannabis use disorder.

[Excerpt] Intermittent explosive disorder, characterized by impulsive aggression and emotional dysregulation, is diagnosed in individuals who do not meet the criteria for bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, intoxication, or withdrawal from substances. It can occur with ADHD or oppositional defiant disorder but remains challenging to diagnose.

A study in Taiwan found that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise induced cognition-enhancing effects in individuals with ADHD. These exercises enhanced short intracortical inhibition in individuals with ADHD while reducing it in healthy participants. The paper was published in Psychiatry Research.

A Mercer University professor is conducting cutting-edge research that could lead to earlier screening for children with suspected learning disabilities, behavioral problems or neurological delays.

“My takeaway is that if medicine is needed, stimulants will be my first choice in this age group, regardless of whether the ADHD coexists with ASD.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders sheds light on a significant factor that could delay the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults (ADHD): maladaptive daydreaming. Researchers found that individuals who experience excessive, compulsive fantasizing may unknowingly compensate for or mask their ADHD symptoms, leading to delays in diagnosis.

Children exposed to glucocorticoids prenatally may have an increased risk of developing autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other mood-related conditions, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

The FDA approved updated labeling for viloxazine ER capsules as an ADHD treatment, adding lactation data and details on serotonin 5-HT2C receptor activity.

A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical. Developed by researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Nottingham Trent University, the tool, called the Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI), uses motion-tracking technology to detect differences in motor imitation skills. The…

Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with a lower academic performance in college students, especially those with inattention symptoms, according to a recent systematic review published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A family doctor suggested ADHD testing, which led to an unexpected discovery: The teen had ADHD, and Burk did too.