ADHD
Conference Coverage
Binge eating in ADHD may not be impulsivity-related
“Enhanced responsiveness to food cues may be a mediating mechanism underlying overeating in ADHD,” said Elizabeth Martin, MSc.
Conference Coverage
Watch for nonsuicidal self-injury in girls with ADHD, comorbidities
The significant risk factors for NSSI in patients with ADHD were affective disorders, suicidality, and psychotic disorders in both sexes.
Conference Coverage
ADHD and dyslexia may affect evaluation of concussion
Learning disorders should be taken into account when advising on recovery times and return to sport.
Commentary
COVID-19: Optimizing therapeutic strategies for children, adolescents with ADHD
“Our team advocates that families provide additional emotional support and continuous encouragement during these uncertain times.”
News
Concussion linked to risk for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and ADHD
A history of multiple concussions strengthened the association between concussion and subsequent mood and anxiety disorder, dementia, and...
From the Journals
Experimental nonstimulant effective, fast-acting for ADHD
The fact that viloxazine was effective for both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive clusters of symptoms is "impressive," study investigator Dr...
Conference Coverage
Novel drug may lower agitation, aggression in multiple psychiatric disorders
The study “supports vafidemstat as an emerging therapeutic option to treat aggression-agitation,” said Dr. Roger Bullock.
From the Journals
Intersubject correlation analyses can be used to pinpoint neural patterns in ADHD
Dovetailing results from this kind of study with those of more conventional designs could yield significant insights into the underpinnings of...
Opinion
Poor sleep due to ADHD or ADHD due to poor sleep?
The first line and most effective treatment for sleep problems in children with or without ADHD is improving sleep hygiene.
From the Journals
Social anxiety more likely with inattentive ADHD, psychiatric comorbidities
Learning and communication disorders, and anxiety disorders were the most common among patients.
Cases That Test Your Skills
Seeing snakes that aren’t there
While being treated for ADHD, R, age 9, begins seeing snakes everywhere, hitting others, and throwing objects across the room. How do you proceed...