ADHD in the News 2024-09-19
Reps. Raskin and Bacon Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Care
The legislation, introduced during National Suicide Prevention Month, would increase access to effective care for people with serious thoughts of suicide and alleviate pressure on emergency departments and law enforcement amidst a growing national mental health crisis.
The 5-Fold Psychosis, Mania Risk on High Dose Amphetamine with Lauren Moran, MD
In an interview, lead investigator Lauren Moran, MD, shared how the results inform clinical practice on safe amphetamine dosing.
Adderall in Higher Doses May Raise Psychosis Risk, Study Says
New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants.
Managing Life Transitions in ADHD: Why Early Preparation is Critical
“We don't help our families and kids with ADHD prepare for transitions—and these transitions are difficult,” says Timothy Wilens, MD, Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children
A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology has found that exposure to greenspace may be indirectly associated with a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research offers new insights into the potential benefits of natural environments on children’s neurodevelopment and suggests that promoting greenspace in urban settings could help support mental health in children.
Identifying body-scan postures suitable for people with hyperactivity tendency
Summary: Mindfulness practices have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many people with ADHD may find static meditation techniques challenging. In a recent study, researchers assessed individualized responses of people to sitting in various postures during body-scan meditation. The findings suggest that a slumped posture may reduce the ease of practice, while supine and upright positions may improve the ease of meditation for people with high hyperactivity/impulsivity tendency.
Medical Report: Many adults with ADHD may not be getting proper care
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in children and there are a wide variety of treatments to help them, but a new report says that 29% of cases continue into adulthood.
Iron deficiency linked to restless sleep in ADHD and autism
A recent Nutrients study examines the relationship iron deficiency (ID) and sleep-related disorders.
Unlocking the ADHD Brain
Key points: An imbalance in brain levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are involved in ADHD symptomology. The prefrontal cortex integrates information from several brain regions influencing executive functioning. Dysregulated emotional responses can lead to ADHD paralysis during stressful, overwhelming situations.
Nationwide ADHD medication shortage is ‘an ongoing problem’ in metro Detroit
LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — The nationwide shortage of ADHD medications is hitting hard in metro Detroit, leaving families, health care providers and pharmacists grappling with the challenges of managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder without essential treatments.
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.
The Kazakh girls leading ADHD reform
How two recent high school graduates are raising awareness of neurodiversity