ADHD in the News 2024-07-25
Impulsive and Hyperactive? It Doesn’t Mean You Have A.D.H.D.
Many other conditions have similar symptoms, experts say, so avoid the pull of self-diagnosis.
Comorbid ADHD and ODD Linked to Higher Rates of Unemployment, Lower Income
Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid symptoms ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) during adolescence are associated with elevated rates of unemployment and lower incomes in adulthood, according to study results published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Big drop in US kids, teens misusing prescription meds
Misuse of illicit prescription drugs is falling dramatically among U.S. high school students, a new study says.
Symptoms, cognitive abilities, demographics tied to age of ADHD diagnosis
THURSDAY, July 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- IQ, sex, internalizing symptoms, externalizing symptoms, and sociodemographic factors all affect the age of diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, according to a study published online June 23 in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology.
New study links brain microstructure to gender differences in mental health
A team of neuroscientists and behavioral specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S., working with one colleague from New Zealand and another from Canada, has found differences between male and female brain structure in areas associated with decision-making, memory processing and handling emotions.
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Outcomes of Psychoeducational Group Interventions for Adults with ADHD
While group psychoeducation is gaining prominence for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a clear picture of its feasibility, impact, and patient experiences remains uncertain. Researchers conducted a retrospective study presenting a comprehensive review of feasibility indicators, acceptability, and outcome measures employed in psychoeducational group interventions.
ADHD and Hypersexuality in Relationships
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterized by restlessness, impulsivity, and inattentiveness, or a combination of these. This can cause problems in many areas of a person's life, including sex and relationships.
Supplements For ADHD Symptom Control
Taking supplements for ADHD might help you manage your symptoms, but there is very little scientific evidence to support their use. Some of the better-studied supplements include omega-3 fatty acids and certain vitamin and mineral supplements.
Come study with me: How a virtual buddy might help you get things done
It's no secret that we live in an age of near-constant digital distractions. Between texts, direct messages, push alerts and other diversions and interruptions, it can be really hard to focus and get stuff done. However, some folks are using their digital devices to increase their focus and productivity — borrowing a technique often used by people with ADHD. Real-time videos of people studying, working or cleaning are getting tens of millions of views.
He dreamed of attending Stuyvesant. But getting accommodations for his disability proved too much.
In the summer after middle school, George begged his mom to drive him to Lower Manhattan from their home in Brooklyn, so that he could walk around Stuyvesant High School, a massive 10-story building along the Hudson River. He gazed up at it, trying to imagine what it would be like to go to one of New York City’s most prestigious institutions.
Bradley Hospital clinical trial looks at brain stimulation to treat ADHD in teens
Bradley Hospital continues to enroll teenagers between 13 and 18, with a diagnosis of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, for its research that looks at a type of brain stimulation known as TMS.
Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed
Many areas of the UK have such long backlogs for adult ADHD assessments that it would take at least eight years to clear them, a BBC investigation has found.