ADHD
ADHD
UC Study Looks at ADHD Treatment in Teens at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
CINCINNATI—A study at the University of Cincinnati (UC) will look at brain changes in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, before and after treatment with medication.
An ADHD diagnosis puts girls at much higher risk for other mental health problems
The good news, UCLA psychologists said, is that there are effective treatments
Ouch! Avoiding Failure Leads to Missed Opportunities for Children with ADHD
Growing up is a challenging task full of great achievements and missteps. Sometimes it is not clear what the best course of action might be, but people around us – parents and teachers – help by giving us feedback about our behaviour. Generally, we repeat the actions that get rewarded, and try not to engage in the ones that get reproved. However, it is hard to always make the best choice.
The Rules of the Game for Children with ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often display behaviours that are inappropriate for the situation in which they are in. They might move around in the classroom during a lesson, or talk non-stop and interrupt others’ conversations. ADHD is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects about 5% of children. Despite a considerable amount of research over many years, the causes of ADHD are still debated. A team of researchers from Japan and New Zealand has published a paper in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry that may help to explain the difficulties children with ADHD experience in adapting their behaviour to given situations
ADHD drugs could cause irregular heartbeat
NEW research has found that a drug commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) can increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat in children.
More Young Children with ADHD Could Benefit from Behavior Therapy
Behavior therapy recommended before medicine for young children with ADHD
ADHD Treatment for Young Children
About half of young children 2 to 5 years of age receiving care for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not receiving psychological services, including the recommended treatment of behavior therapy, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.
Sleep loss in early childhood may contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms
DARIEN, IL – Short sleep duration may contribute to the development or worsening of hyperactivity and inattention during early childhood, suggests a research abstract that will be presented Tuesday, June 14, in Minneapolis, Minn., at SLEEP 2011, the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
Study finds no increased risk of autism, ADHD with prenatal antidepressant exposure
An analysis of medical records data from three Massachusetts health care systems finds no evidence that prenatal exposure to antidepressants increases the risk for autism and related disorders or for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In their report being published online in Translational Psychiatry, the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-based research team finds evidence that any increased incidence of autism or ADHD found in previous studies was probably associated with the severity of the mother’s depression – a known risk factor for several neuropsychiatric disorders – and not from antidepressant exposure during pregnancy.
Stimulants Used to Treat ADHD in Children Associated with Low Bone Density
Stimulants commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children are associated with low bone density, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Study reveals a basis for attention deficits
New findings could help scientists develop treatments for ADHD and other disorders.
Increasing ADHD Rates May Be Linked to Heightened Academic Expectations for Young Children
A new study led by Jeffrey P. Brosco, M.D., Ph.D., professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has identified a possible correlation between the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and increasing academic demands on young children. In an article published last month by JAMA Pediatrics, Brosco hypothesized that increased academic standards since the 1970s have contributed to the rise in diagnosis of ADHD.
Persistent ADHD Associated With Overly Critical Parents
High levels of criticism over time related to continuation of symptoms, study says
UVA Evaluates ADHD Medicines to Reduce Highway Crashes
The study will test how people with ADHD perform in driving simulations while using two different medications.
Lead Exposure Linked to ADHD in Kids with Genetic Mutation
Exposure to miniscule amounts of lead may contribute to ADHD symptoms in children who have a particular gene mutation, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Researchers urge caution in prescribing commonly used drug to treat ADHD
Authors of new Cochrane Review remain uncertain about effect of widely used medicine on ADHD symptoms, despite large amount of research. Some evidence of increased sleeplessness and loss of appetite leads researchers to encourage more caution in use of methylphenidate.
Making bicycling safer for kids with ADHD
New UI study finds kids with ADHD have more bicycle accidents at busy intersections because they're impulsive and struggle to pay attention
New Report Finds 43 Percent Increase in ADHD Diagnosis for U.S. Schoolchildren
Girls showed a sharp rise in ADHD diagnosis during eight-year study period
Children who take ADHD medicines have trouble sleeping, new study shows
UNL researchers have conducted a meta-analysis study that shows ADHD medications can cause children to develop sleep problems. Psychology doctoral student and lead author Katie Kidwell (right), doctoral student Alyssa Lundahl and Professor Tim Nelson authored the paper along with doctoral student Tori Van Dyk, who is away from UNL on an internship. (Craig Chandler/University Communications)
ADHD meds may be a prescription for bullying
Supplemental graphic simplifying percentages outlined in the study.ANN ARBOR—Kids and teens who take medications like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are twice as likely to be physically or emotionally bullied by peers than those who don't have ADHD, a new University of Michigan study found.
Medicine used to treat ADHD may also help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
INDIANAPOLIS — A drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be a significantly better treatment alternative for post-traumatic stress disorder than current therapies, according to new research.
Brain patterns in ADHD and bipolar disorder
Researchers identify unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and bipolar disorder, which could aid diagnosis and treatment in the future.
Psychostimulants More Likely to Reduce Rather Than Worsen Anxiety in Children with ADHD
New Rochelle, NY —A new review of studies involving nearly 3,000 children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) concludes that, although anxiety has been reported as a side-effect of stimulant medication, psychostimulant treatment for ADHD significantly reduces the risk of anxiety.
Stimulant Medications Safe and Effective for Children With ADHD and Congenital Heart Disease
A new study finds that children with congenital heart disease and ADHD can take stimulant medications without fear of significant cardiovascular side effects.