ADHD

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting 1.2 to 7.3% of adults globally. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the primary symptoms of the disease, and they have been linked to consequences in multiple areas of daily life. This study, published in the Journal of Neural Transmission, examines the work-related issues faced by adults with ADHD....

Sleep disorders are common in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This study, published in Psychiatric Research, evaluated the prevalence and severity of sleep disorders and sleep disturbances in Italian psychiatric outpatients with ADHD and other mental disorders.   The study included 634 participants who underwent mental health consultations. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview Plus V. 5.0.0 interview...

This systematic review and meta-analysis, published in Pediatric Research, looks at differences in ADHD symptoms and diagnosis between adults born at term and preterm. The goal was to understand the relationship among gestational age, birth length, birth size, and adult ADHD. The study used ADHD symptom self-report and diagnosis data and birth data from multiple databases.  Ultimately,...

The Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA) is a gold-standard continuous performance test for ADHD that assesses the ability to sustain attention and inhibit impulsivity. This study, published in Eneuro, uses this test alongside EEG studies to understand cortical activity in adults with ADHD, aged 18-60. The study used a 128-channel EEG and included 53 adults...

By Dr. Greg Grillo Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition characterized by a short attention span, hyperactivity, and difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors. It is one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood neurodevelopmental disorders and often lasts into adolescence and adulthood. Since people with ADHD often have trouble sitting still for...

ADHD and its associated inhibition deficits may promote creativity. However, the current literature regarding this relationship is conflicting. This study, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, examined measures of creativity and inhibition in individuals with predominantly inattentive ADHD (ADHD-I), combined ADHD (ADHD-C), or without ADHD. All participants were between 18 and 51 years old.  Study...

A recent study, published in PLOS ONE, examined the impacts that ADHD-related deficits in basic functioning have on complex cognitive tasks in adults with ADHD. The study researchers also explored the contribution complex cognitive functioning impairments have on the variance in adult ADHD diagnosis. Data were gathered from 48 adult patients with ADHD and 48 healthy control adult...

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently published a study in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes exploring the role that emotional dysregulation (ED) plays in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). They sought to better understand this relationship to support future interventions for this population.  This cross-sectional study included over...

According to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry, children on Medicaid are more than twice as likely as those with private insurance to be diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder.  Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as ADHD and autism, have been linked to worse social and health outcomes. Harvard University researchers analyzed data from more than 3.3 million...