Key points: ADHD overwhelm typically occurs when the brain is struggling to manage and process too much information. High levels of stress overloads existing challenges with executive functioning skills in ADHD. Multitasking doesn’t exist in the brain, so opt for doing tasks one at a time and practice self-care daily. Set realistic expectations for yourself…

A recent survey reveals that over half of the adults with neurodivergence say that it affects their budgeting and social gatherings during holidays.

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact development, behaviour and wellbeing. But children with these conditions and their caregivers often can’t get the support they need. Families report difficulties accessing health-care providers and experience long wait lists to receive care. Digital tools,…

A study of individuals with various psychiatric disorders found that gut microbiota composition is associated with changes in psychological functioning. Specifically, the researchers identified associations between functional domains—negative valence, social processes, cognitive systems, and arousal/regulatory systems—and the abundance of eight microbial genera in the gut. The research was published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

Changes in the environment due to climate-related events are impacting how the brain develops

Adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid sleep problems have a higher prevalence of co-occurring mental health issues than those with ADHD without sleep problems. These study findings were recently published in Sleep Medicine.

A young boy with a habit of screaming when he didn’t get his way is among the patients Joannie Yeh, MD, a primary care physician at Nemours Children’s Health in Media, Pennsylvania, has helped in her practice.

A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has revealed key factors linked to maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent adults. Emotional dysregulation, internalized stigma, escapism, and self-esteem emerged as significant predictors, varying across individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and both diagnoses.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms worsen right before and during a period, a new study finds, and this could impact treatment

With long wait times for behavioral healthcare delaying diagnosis and treatment of adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), an approach in primary care could fast-track care for patients. The Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Minnesota in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, implemented a pair of screening tools that reduced complaint-to-treatment times for uncomplicated…

U of A research team analyzes provincial health data and teachers’ reports as a way to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment.

New research has found that 16-to-20-year-olds with ADHD tend to consume more snacks (e.g., dried snacks, chips, nuts, soft drinks, fruit juice, and energy drinks) than their peers without this disorder. The paper was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.