ADHD in the News 2024-10-31
‘Amazing Race’ Winner Penn Holderness Aims To Change Stereotypes About ADHD
"Amazing Race" winner and internet celebrity Penn Holderness opens up about living with ADHD, and how he aims to change stereotypes about the disorder through his new book "ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD."
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows
Patients responded well in times of ‘high environment demand’ because sense of urgency led to hyperfocus
Cooking With A.D.H.D. Can Be Overwhelming. These Cooks Are Finding Ways to Thrive.
The disorder, which affects executive function, can cause distinct challenges in the kitchen, leaving many to develop their own accommodations.
Spanberger Seeks Additional Answers from DEA, FDA on Efforts to Stop Ongoing ADHD Medication Shortages
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide additional answers on their work to end shortages of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications — including Adderall.
Pentagon expands list of medical conditions that no longer disqualify enlistment in armed forces
The Defense Department has expanded the list of medical conditions that no longer disqualify people from enlisting in the military. More than 6,000 people have enlisted through a pilot program’s relaxed requirements, which allow recruits to enter basic training with previously disqualifying medical conditions, said Lin St. Clair, deputy director of the Defense Department’s accession policy directorate. When the program began in 2022, it included 38 conditions but was expanded earlier this year to 51. The program changes also further eased restrictions on previously included conditions such as attention deficient hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
How fidgeting can help people with ADHD focus
Fidgeting is a common trait of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). Whether it's picking at fingernails or tapping a foot, many people with ADHD tend to move more often than those without the condition.
Putting community first: ADHD program challenges traditional research paradigms
Each fall, Dr. Emi Furukawa, Group Leader of OIST's Human Developmental Neurobiology Unit and Children's Research Center, attends the European Network for Hyperkinetic Disorders' (EUNETHYDIS) annual meeting, a conference that links a vast network of ADHD researchers, most of whom are based in Europe. Last year, Professor Gail Tripp, head of the unit, presented their experimental findings on how children in Japan, the United States, and New Zealand react to punishment. It spawned a discussion regarding the need to adapt ADHD interventions to diverse cultural characteristics.
Experts urge tailored perinatal care for neurodivergent mothers
Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has called for greater recognition of the needs of neurodivergent mothers during perinatal care.
Why so many people with ADHD are breaking free from gender norms
Their neurodivergence helped them understand their gender identity—here’s the science behind it.
Digame: Sara Mendez is Advocating for BIPOC with ADHD
Puerto Rican content creator Sara Mendez empowers and educates on BIPOC with ADHD
ADHD: Overlooked Cause of Persistent Anxiety and Depression in Adults
Key Takeaways: ADHD in adults is underdiagnosed, often masked by comorbid conditions, leading to significant psychosocial impairments. Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive history-taking, standardized tools, and functional assessments to differentiate from other psychiatric disorders. ADHD prevalence in adults is 2.5%, with high comorbidity rates with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder. Early identification and treatment of ADHD can significantly improve long-term psychiatric and functional outcomes.
How I’m learning to navigate academia as someone with ADHD
Discovering how my brain works has helped me to better understand how to find equilibrium between my academic career and my well-being, says Ana Bastos.