Kim and Penn Holderness open about up about how his ADHD affects their marriage
Content creators Kim and Penn Holderness, who soared to internet fame in 2013 with their “Xmas Jammies” video, are on a mission to change the way people think about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read More5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at Work
KEY POINTS: It’s getting tougher to keep up with work demands and follow through in light of increased interruptions. ADHD makes it especially difficult to stay focused so reduce distractions and multitasking wherever possible. Chunk your time and your tasks, setting up specific timed breaks with clues for getting back to work.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Relationship Between Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and ADHD share similar symptoms and can occur together. If you live with ADHD and BPD, treatment can help alleviate symptoms.
Read MoreADHD Diagnosis Shatters Model Minority Myth
Dr. Manoj Sharma, a Professor of Social and Behavioral Health and Internal Medicine, and a global public health expert answers queries on ADHD
Read MoreBest-Practice Neurodiversity-Affirming ADHD Assessments
KEY POINTS: Research shows that unsupported, undiagnosed ADHD impairs functioning and well-being. Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD assessments and supports enhance well-being and functioning. Best-practice guidelines for ADHD assessment should guide our assessment processes.
Read MoreShortage of ADHD drugs is costing Lincoln family hundreds more a month
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A worldwide shortage of ADHD medication is forcing a Lincoln family to shell out hundreds of dollars every month. Tiffany Conner and her son both take medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but lately, they have been struggling to find their brand in Lincoln.
Read MoreNeuroscientists reveal how brain coordinates attention and eye movements
Two new studies from the Center for Neuroscience (CNS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) explore how closely attention and eye movements are linked and reveal how the brain coordinates the two processes.
Read MoreEye-tracking assessments could be the future of ADHD treatment evaluation
A recent study in the Journal of Attention Disorders details the development of a novel method to objectively measure the effects of stimulant medication on individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) through the innovative use of eye-tracking technology. This new approach, dubbed the iFocus method, offers a promising tool for evaluating the efficacy of ADHD treatments in real-world settings,…
Read MoreMental health crisis fuels the post-pandemic rise in medication use
The COVID-19 pandemic was a breaking point for 43-year-old Tamalyn Paredes, an addiction counselor at a methadone clinic in Portland, Oregon. Living in California at the time, she worked at a group home for children with serious emotional disturbances – a job she described as taxing, especially when kids would lash out.
Read More3 Ways to Support Your Spouse and Their ADHD Coaching
KEY POINTS: ADHD coaching can build confidence and reliability for ADHD partners, but it takes time. As a non-ADHD partner, you can best support the coaching effort by looking for and acknowledging progress. Your concerns about the coaching may reflect your anxiety as much as a partner’s lack of progress.
Read MoreWhy People With ADHD Are So Prone To Black-And-White Thinking
Good or bad, wrong or right. Having no in-between sets challenges for social situations. Here are eight ways to shift it.
Read MoreFTC, HHS Seek Public Comment on Generic Drug Shortages and Competition Amongst Powerful Middlemen
Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly issued a Request for Information to understand how the practices of two types of pharmaceutical drug middlemen groups—group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and drug wholesalers—may be contributing to generic drug shortages.
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