Our Top ADHD Hack: The Benefits of Using a Walking Pad

Key points: A walking pad offers a low-impact way to increase physical activity while working. Walking can help reduce stress and anxiety, improving emotional regulation, especially for those with ADHD. Kinesthetic learners can benefit from the combination of movement and mental tasks. Increased energy and focus can lead to improved productivity and overall well-being.

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How to Boost Motivation When You Have ADHD

Key points: Unstructured projects can paralyze people of all ages with ADHD. The greatest barrier to initiation is your perception of the task. Improve motivation by creating a plan for redirecting focus when it drifts.

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ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder

In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers investigated the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They found that a notable proportion of ADHD patients exhibited signs of narcissistic personality disorder and that these narcissistic traits were particularly associated with symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity,…

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Unraveling the Diagnosis: Differentiating Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

Join Julie Carbray, PhD, APRN, clinical professor of psychiatry and nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago, as she delves into the best practices for diagnosing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder. In this video, Dr Carbray highlights the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic history, understanding the key symptoms, and being able to differentiate between…

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ADHD symptoms in autistic children linked to neighborhood conditions

(SACRAMENTO) Autistic youth who were born in underserved neighborhoods are more likely to have greater attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms than those born in communities with more resources. This is one finding of a new study led by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute.

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ADHD goes to camp: A lesson in inclusivity

My 6-year-old son has severe hyperactive ADHD, attention deficit hyperactive disorder. With this comes a delay in his social emotional development and a struggle to transition into new environments.

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