How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD
3 years, 11 months ago

How Technology Can Help You Cope With ADHD

Wired  

Like much of what ails us, ADHD is often misunderstood. Dale Archer, medical doctor, board-certified psychiatrist, and author of two books on ADHD, says, "ADHD is a combination of genetics and brain chemistry, and you're either born with it or not." ADHD was first defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1968, but since then they've made "subtle but important changes" to the way they define ADHD, leading to both clarity about the disorder and an increase in diagnoses. The reason that stimulants and mental stimulation work to treat ADHD symptoms is by increasing dopamine, which people with ADHD need more of to do things like get into gear and "decide a goal is worth the effort." Embrace Routines, Offload Annoyances Peter Shankman is an entrepreneur and bestselling author of several books, including Faster Than Normal, which is about harnessing the energy and power of the ADHD brain.

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ADHD should not be treated as a disorder
1 month, 1 week ago

ADHD should not be treated as a disorder

Live Mint  

NOT LONG ago, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was thought to affect only school-aged boys—the naughty ones who could not sit still in class and were always getting into trouble. Its symptoms often overlap with those of autism, dyslexia and other conditions that, like ADHD, are thought to be caused by how the brain develops. The characteristics around which the ADHD diagnostic …

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

If So Many People Have ADHD, Is It Really A Disorder?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Over the past few years, an increasing number of adults are getting ADHD diagnoses. One study published in 2022 analyzed popular TikTok videos about ADHD and found that 52% of the videos, most of which were not created by healthcare providers, qualified as “misleading.” It all comes down to executive function The term “executive function” refers to …

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: 'Do I have ADHD?'

Hindustan Times  

Allison Burk's teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD. A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults — roughly 1 in 17 — have been diagnosed with ADHD. “We haven’t had adult …

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Do I have ADHD?’: The number of people asking is skyrocketing

The Independent  

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Adults with ADHD may die up to 11 years younger, new research finds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Adults with ADHD may die up to 11 years younger, new research finds

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new research found that those with ADHD could die between four and a half …

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more US adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Allison Burk’s teenage daughter struggled with uncontrolled emotions, a shrinking attention span and a growing tendency to procrastinate. Diagnoses have been rising Diagnoses have been climbing in both kids and adults, and the recent government report found adult ADHD was more common than earlier estimates. “We haven’t had adult ADHD data in a long time,” said one …

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
2 months ago

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds

NPR  

Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds toggle caption Chris Winsor/Getty Images A large new study finds adults diagnosed with ADHD live shorter lives than they should. "It is deeply concerning that some adults with diagnosed ADHD are living shorter lives than they should," senior study author Josh Stott, a professor of …

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Growing impact of ADHD on children: Expert shares reasons, tips to manage

Hindustan Times  

ADHD, also known as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder, usually affecting children. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital, said, “ADHD is a significant cause of poor exam and scholastic performance in children in school, and unfortunately, it is not properly diagnosed.” Impact of ADHD on …

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Researchers are questioning if ADHD should be seen as a disorder

Live Mint  

It is "like being inside a pinball machine with a hundred balls,” says Lucy. Graphic: The Economist The number of ADHD diagnoses is rising fast in many countries, among children as well as adults like Lucy, Phillip and Sarah, who were all diagnosed in their 30s. Two people with ADHD may exhibit similar symptoms caused by entirely different underlying psychological …

ADHD medications effective at reducing symptoms in adults but not improving quality of life, study finds
3 months ago

ADHD medications effective at reducing symptoms in adults but not improving quality of life, study finds

ABC  

Stimulant drugs and non-stimulant medication atomoxetine are the only treatments that effectively reduce the core symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults in the short-term, a major study has found. Medications that effectively reduced ADHD symptoms in adults did not improve their overall quality of life, the study found, and there wasn't enough evidence to draw conclusions about the …

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it
4 months, 1 week ago

8 myths about ADHD and how to handle it

Live Mint  

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects millions worldwide, yet myths surrounding it persist, hindering understanding and stigmatising those who live with the disorder. Contrary to popular belief, ADHD isn’t a behavioural problem but a neurological one and management requires a combination of therapy, medication, lifestyle changes and routines. Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman and Dr. Samir Parikh from the department of Mental Health & Behavioural …

How both employers and workers can succeed with ADHD in the workplace
5 months ago

How both employers and workers can succeed with ADHD in the workplace

Salon  

Fitting in at work and surviving the corporate rat race is difficult on its own, but having a spectrum disorder such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make it much harder. A lot of ADHD-related traits are often misconstrued as that people with ADHD are lazy, unprofessional or unmotivated, when really they are passionate and their neurodivergence can make certain …

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously
7 months, 1 week ago

People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Experts say generative AI tools can help people with attention deficit hyperactivity …

Unravelling the complexity of ADHD
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Unravelling the complexity of ADHD

Firstpost  

Mental health conditions are complex, and rarely travel alone. Among the diversity of mental health conditions, one of the most diagnosed across age and gender is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Public perception of mental health has experienced a shift in recent years, thanks in part to public figures, like Olympian gymnast Simone Biles, who stepped away from the 2021 Tokyo Olympics for …

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Fahadh Faasil's ADHD diagnosis highlights growing awareness and challenges for adults

New Indian Express  

Just like the myriad of possible symptoms, the reasons for ADHD are also several. Unmindful of the perils, he started using the substance, and, over time, became an addict.” Dr Arun found that the patient had been primarily suffering from ADHD. “Many adults who display symptoms of hyperactivity may be presenting with addiction, rather than ADHD,” he says. “Usually, diagnosis …

Health experts on how to have an ADHD-proof morning
1 year ago

Health experts on how to have an ADHD-proof morning

The Independent  

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Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them
1 year ago

Kate Silverton says being too quick to diagnose children with ADHD can be 'debilitating' for them

Daily Mail  

We shouldn't be so quick to diagnose children with ADHD as such 'labels' can be 'debilitating', Kate Silverton has said. The newsreader-turned-child therapist has warned against prematurely putting children on ADHD medication as they may simply be struggling to deal with difficult emotions. 'I know for parents it is terribly distressing when their children are behaving in ways which they …

ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD may have evolved more than 12,000 years ago as an advantage for foragers, study claims

Daily Mail  

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may not play a major role in survival in today’s society, but for hunter-gatherers, it could have been a lifesaving. Participants with ADHD spent four seconds less on a bush before moving on to the next than non-ADHD participants Researchers found that those with ADHD were more likely to cut their losses and move on to …

Why do so many adults struggle to get their ADHD diagnosed?
1 year, 1 month ago

Why do so many adults struggle to get their ADHD diagnosed?

The Independent  

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ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

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ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated
1 year, 1 month ago

ADHD assessment UK: What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and can it be treated

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. According to the charity ADHD UK, around 2.6 million …

Breaking down ADHD: 6 symptoms and their reasons
1 year, 2 months ago

Breaking down ADHD: 6 symptoms and their reasons

Hindustan Times  

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders detected early in childhood. The expert noted down the symptoms of ADHD and explained the underlying reasons behind the symptoms. Click to join Forgetfulness: ADHD affects the way the brain's working memory and short-term memory works. Procrastination: The underactivity in the prefrontal cortex affects executive functions, leading to …

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think
1 year, 5 months ago

I'm a psychologist - these ADHD symptoms might NOT mean what you think

Daily Mail  

Experts warn people 'over rely' and 'over interpret' TikTok videos about ADHD Classic signs of ADHD are also symptoms of anxiety and depression, doctors say Videos detailing how your common habits may be actually ADHD symptoms have amassed billions of views on TikTok. TikTok influencer @cobywatts_, who has 1.4million followers, suggests waiting for adverts and being put on hold are …

ADHD In The Workplace: What Employees Wish You Knew
1 year, 8 months ago

ADHD In The Workplace: What Employees Wish You Knew

Huff Post  

tommy via Getty Images ADHD is a common condition many professionals deal with while working. “Just because we live in a neurotypical world doesn’t mean our way of being is wrong,” said licensed mental health counselor Micheline Maalouf, who has ADHD. “If I was, like, in a flow of getting some work done and someone popped by my desk to …

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link
1 year, 9 months ago

ADHD: Inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link

The Hindu  

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common mental health disorders in children, affecting 7.2% of people under the age of 18 worldwide. In our new study, published in Nature Medicine with colleagues at Fudan University in China, we identified a general brain basis – that we call the Neuropsychopathological Factor – underlying symptoms of multiple mental health …

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"
1 year, 11 months ago

The woeful history of ADHD, the condition that once got you branded as "defective"

Salon  

Speaking from experience, having ADHD is a bit like reading a book outside during a windy day. "Medical doctors first began documenting/writing about what we today call ADHD centuries ago — not coincidentally, around the time that compulsory education was becoming policy in the UK and then the US," explained Dr. Stephen P. Hinshaw, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at …

Persons With ADHD Can Have Full and Satisfying Life; Psychosocial Treatment, Support Can Make Difference
1 year, 11 months ago

Persons With ADHD Can Have Full and Satisfying Life; Psychosocial Treatment, Support Can Make Difference

News 18  

Like most mental health difficulties, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is complex. The biological basis to ADHD includes chemical transmitters in the brain called catecholamines, which include dopamine and norepinephrine. Psychosocial support at home, in the social milieu, at school and at work, are important for a person with ADHD. Movement improves overall health, in addition to demanding focus in the …

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?
2 years, 2 months ago

Is ADHD being OVER-diagnosed?

Daily Mail  

Oxford psychiatrist argues ADHD has been misdiagnosed as anxiety for years It was once a condition confined to disruptive children. Psychiatrists also claim ADHD has been mistaken for anxiety, depression and even personality disorder for years, with tell-tale symptoms like dissociation and trouble sleeping overlapping between the conditions. Dr Sally Cubbin, a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS and in private …

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD
2 years, 3 months ago

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD

BBC  

The silent struggles of workers with ADHD Getty Images Unlike their neurotypical counterparts, workers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder often find themselves left behind. Some people, says Winter, only tend to do what they’re interested in – “what lights up our brains” – which causes them to de-prioritise other urgent tasks. “It’s almost like minimising your own identity to conform with …

How ADHD impacts a child’s brain
2 years, 7 months ago

How ADHD impacts a child’s brain

Live Mint  

It's not simply a professional skill to multitask. UNC scientists led by senior author Weili Lin, PhD, director of the UNC Biomedical Research Imaging Center, wanted to find out what's happening throughout the brain when executive function, particularly cognitive flexibility, is off line. Lin and colleagues used functional magnetic resonance imaging to study the neural flexibility of 180 children diagnosed …

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story
3 years, 5 months ago

My ADHD diagnosis has allowed me to re-write my life story

The Independent  

In May this year, at the age of 44, I became one of a growing army of women diagnosed with ADHD. The reactions to my diagnosis have been varied, ranging from the person in the comedy industry who told me I was “lucky because it’s very fashionable at the moment”, as if i had told them I had a thigh …

Four common myths about ADHD — from an expert with lived experience
3 years, 10 months ago

Four common myths about ADHD — from an expert with lived experience

ABC  

It's a condition that's under-diagnosed in adults – and is often missed in women in particular. Often, the person with ADHD "afterwards will fully remember what they did and be really horribly remorseful or embarrassed and think, 'why on earth did I do that?,' and feel a lot of shame," Dr Derrick says. Myth: Poor parenting causes ADHD "I hear …

Children with ADHD can now be prescribed a video game, FDA says
4 years, 9 months ago

Children with ADHD can now be prescribed a video game, FDA says

CNN  

CNN — The first video game-based treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Approximately 4 million children aged six to 11 are affected by ADHD, the symptoms of which include difficulty staying focused and paying attention and difficulty controlling behavior. “The EndeavorRx device offers a non-drug option for improving symptoms associated …

Video game developed to help children with ADHD control their symptoms given FDA approval
4 years, 9 months ago

Video game developed to help children with ADHD control their symptoms given FDA approval

Daily Mail  

A new mobile game designed to help children with ADHD control their symptoms can be marketed and prescribed as medicine in the US for the first time. The game is called EndeavorRX by developers Akili Interactive and is aimed at improving the attention of children aged eight to 12 diagnosed with ADHD. The game is called EndeavorRX by developers Akili …

ADHD Can Be Debilitating At Work. Here's How To Make It Better.
5 years ago

ADHD Can Be Debilitating At Work. Here's How To Make It Better.

Huff Post  

Drazen Zigic via Getty Images Experts say you can shift your work environment to make working with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a little easier to manage. Here are five expert-backed techniques for managing ADHD on the job: Break your work up into chunks Many mental health professionals who specialize in ADHD recommend chunking work, or “splitting it into smaller time …

WHAT IS ADHD?
5 years, 9 months ago

WHAT IS ADHD?

Daily Mail  

A combination of medication and therapy is usually recommended to relieve symptoms and make day-to-day life easier. Katie Price reveals she has been diagnosed with ADHD as she says it explains why she's 'never understood the consequences of her actions' Katie Price has revealed she has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and is receiving therapy to manage the. …

ADHD treatment may be needed by hundreds of thousands more children, experts suggest
6 years, 7 months ago

ADHD treatment may be needed by hundreds of thousands more children, experts suggest

The Independent  

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More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms
6 years, 8 months ago

More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms

NPR  

More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms Enlarge this image Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Most teens today own a smartphone and go online every day, and about a quarter of them use the internet "almost constantly," according to a 2015 report by the Pew Research Center. Sponsor Message When considered with previous research showing that greater …

Millions of kids on ADHD meds decide their treatment as adults
6 years, 9 months ago

Millions of kids on ADHD meds decide their treatment as adults

CNN  

Story highlights Once some children move farther from home, they are less likely are to continue taking medication Behavioral modification techniques for ADHD symptoms include exercise, healthy eating and meditation CNN — When Erin Delaney March was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, she was 8 years old. Group one, as he defines it, is children who became …

People With ADHD Have Different Brains
8 years ago

People With ADHD Have Different Brains

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The largest-ever brain imaging study on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has led scientists to say the condition should be considered a neurological disorder, not just a behavioral one. The brain structures of children with ADHD differ in small but significant ways from those of normally developing children, according to the findings, which were published online in the …

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'
9 years, 3 months ago

ADHD: 'Being different is not an illness'

The Independent  

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Attention deficit disorder often lasts past childhood, study says
12 years ago

Attention deficit disorder often lasts past childhood, study says

LA Times  

Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder frequently persists into adulthood, bringing heightened risks of additional psychiatric issues and nearly five times the risk of suicide, according to a 20-year study that followed children diagnosed with the disorder. “The last thing we want to do is frighten parents and children, but we have to stop trivializing ADHD and start taking it seriously,” …

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