In recognition of October being ADHD Awareness Month, psychology professor Kevin Antshel provides expert insights on the rising ADHD diagnosis rates and the key signs to consider when thinking about seeking an evaluation. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC...
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Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD
Trending social media videos have raised awareness of adult ADHD, but experts warn against self-diagnosis and incorrect treatment Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center video: Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have talked to their doctor about it Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio...
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What’s driving the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children, and the numbers are only expected to rise. The CDC reported that in 2022, more than 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years were diagnosed with ADHD, an increase of 1 million compared to 2016. The elevated numbers aren’t limited to children....
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Autistic people and those with ADHD are more likely to have eating disorders
September 30, 2024 by Breanna Lepre and Lauren Ball, The Conversation More than 1.1 million Australians are estimated to be living with an eating disorder. Around one-third of these people are neurodivergent. So why are neurodivergent people, such as autistic people and those with ADHD, more likely to experience eating disorders than the broader population?...
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High doses of some prescription stimulants tied to increased psychosis risk
September 12, 2024 by McLean Hospital Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade, with some of the largest increases reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study of adult emergency department admissions at Mass General Brigham, led by McLean Hospital researchers, found that...
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Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows
September 10, 2024 by University of Edinburgh Genetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit: Molecular Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists have shed new light on the genetic basis of dyslexia, showing how it overlaps with that of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, led by the University of Edinburgh, is the first to...
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Boosting sleep and limiting screen time are key steps for unmedicated youth with ADHD, study finds
by Brian Consiglio, University of Missouri Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More than 6 million children in America have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Now, a new study co-led by the University of Missouri has uncovered a striking correlation: Unmedicated youth with ADHD not only have significantly higher rates of obesity, but they...
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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of ADHD, autism and intellectual disability in children
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability (ID). Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit...
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No End in Sight for National ADHD Drug Shortage
Alicia Ault Nearly 18 months after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first acknowledged a national shortage of Adderall, the most common drug used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there is now a widespread scarcity of other stimulant medications — with no end in sight. How did this crisis develop and what measures are...
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‘Brain Fitness Program’ May Aid Memory Loss, Concussion, ADHD
Megan Brooks A 12-week multidimensional “brain fitness program” provides multiple benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and memory loss, new research shows. The program, which consists of targeted cognitive training and electroencephalography (EEG)–based neurofeedback, coupled with meditation and diet/lifestyle coaching, led to improvements in memory, attention, mood, alertness, and sleep. The...