ADHD
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...
From the Journals
Chronic pain more common in women with ADHD or ASD
Treating patients’ ADHD helps to reduce the pain in some cases, researchers report.
From the Journals
Six strengths identified in adult men with ADHD
Results from a small qualitative investigation are based on interviews with high-functioning participants.
Conference Coverage
Treating comorbid ADHD-SUD presents challenges
SAN DIEGO – Methylphenidate, mixed amphetamine salts/extended release, atomoxetine, and bupropion might help patients with comorbid ADHD and SUD,...
From the Journals
Robot-assisted, gamelike tool effective for classifying ADHD
The robot “can reliably determine the three key elements of ADHD diagnosis: hyperactivity, inattentive behavior, and working memory.”
Commentary
Functional medicine offers another approach to treating psychiatric illness
By addressing the root causes of chronic problems, psychiatrists and other physicians can help patients achieve optimal health, says Dr. Larisa...
From the Journals
Higher teen pregnancy risk in girls with ADHD
Women and girls with ADHD may be at significantly greater risk of pregnancy before age 20.
From the Editor
Premature mortality across most psychiatric disorders
Psychiatric brain disorders are associated with multiple medical diseases that lead to a shorter lifespan.