Sensory overload: Study shows adults with ADHD have greater sensitivity to touch

A new study published in BMC Psychiatry provides insights into how adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) process tactile information differently from neurotypical adults. Researchers found that adults with ADHD were more sensitive to touch stimuli, both in self-reports and experimental conditions. These findings suggest that individuals with ADHD might experience sensory overload related…

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Study uncovers shared genetic factors between ADHD and risk-taking behavior

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders explores the genetic connections between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and risk-taking behavior. The researchers identified shared genetic factors between ADHD and risky behavior, highlighting a complex biological link between the two traits. The findings provide insight into how certain genetic variations may predispose individuals to both…

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Internet searches predict ADHD medication prescriptions during COVID-19

In a groundbreaking study published in Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding opens up new possibilities for using online search data to predict and prevent prescription drug shortages.

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ADHD and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome vs ADHD and ODD: Clinical Differences

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive disengagement syndrome experience more internalizing disorders, weaker social skills, and reduced cognitive performance compared to those with ADHD alone or those with ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

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Research suggests obesity in moms doubles the risk of autism in babies

Children born to mothers with obesity both before and during pregnancy have an increased risk of neuropsychiatric and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of South Australia.

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Partner’s Adult ADHD Can Harm a Woman’s Mental Health

MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Having a husband or boyfriend with adult ADHD can harm a woman’s mental stability, a new study suggests. About 3 in 5 women (59%) with male partners with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had symptoms of depression, a rate on par with caregivers who help loved ones deal with health…

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Hyperfixation, Hyperfocus, and ADHD

Key points: People with ADHD are more likely to experience hyperfixation than neurotypical children and adults. Hyperfixation and hyperfocus, while similar, differ in terms of orientation, patterns, and longevity. Self-regulation affects hyperfixation by noticing where attention goes and where it doesn’t.

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