Attention deficit disorders
Melatonin offers hope for ADHD bedtime shut–eye
Sleep is vital to wellbeing, but children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have trouble drifting off.
Jun 23, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds link between hoarding and ADHD
Researchers have discovered a link between hoarding disorder (HD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among UK adults.
Jun 19, 2020
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Attention deficit disorders
Researchers identify brain markers of ADHD in children
Researchers analyzing the data from MRI exams on nearly 8,000 children have identified biomarkers of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a possible role for neuroimaging machine learning to help with the diagnosis, ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Some children can 'recover' from autism, but problems often remain
Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine ...
Mar 12, 2019
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Neuroscience
Ritalin and similar medications cause brain to focus on benefits of work, not costs
Common assumption has long held that Ritalin, Adderall and similar drugs work by helping people focus.
Mar 19, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Vitamin D supplementation improved symptoms of autism in a recent trial.
Nov 21, 2016
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Attention deficit disorders
Pandemic causing havoc for kids with ADHD
(HealthDay)—Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) generally fare better when they have a clear routine. Now, a new study suggests that as the coronavirus pandemic turned family schedules upside down, ...
Jun 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Training your brain to pay attention
A recent analysis has brought new clarity to the debate over whether brain training exercises can improve people's ability to pay attention in everyday life.
Mar 24, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Myths and stigma about ADHD contribute to poorer mental health for those affected
Around one in 30 Australians (or 3.4% of the population) have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Yet it remains a poorly understood and highly stigmatized disorder.
Jun 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
More kids taking antipsychotics for ADHD: study
(HealthDay) -- Use of powerful antipsychotic medications such as Abilify and Risperdal to control youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavior problems has skyrocketed in recent years, ...
Aug 7, 2012
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