ADHD Research News

A recent study found a strong genetic overlap between ADHD and cannabis use disorder, identifying shared genes active in the brain. These findings suggest genetic risk factors could help predict and prevent cannabis dependence in individuals with ADHD.

Maladaptive daydreaming may delay ADHD diagnosis in adults by masking symptoms and compensating for deficits, and it strongly correlates with greater ADHD severity and comorbidities in those diagnosed later in life.

A meta-analysis of 38 trials found neurofeedback has limited benefits for ADHD, showing small improvements in processing speed with standard protocols but no meaningful impact on core symptoms.

Preschoolers with poor emotional regulation are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms, conduct problems, and anxiety by age seven, highlighting the importance of early emotional development for preventing future mental health challenges.

Recent research found 60% of adults with ADHD experience sleep disorders, often linked to psychiatric comorbidities. Systematic screening could improve understanding and treatment of both sleep and mental health issues in this population.

Physically active children, including those with autism or ADHD, exhibit significantly lower rates of anxiety and depression compared to their inactive peers.

ADHD diagnosis rates have significantly increased in recent years, with some regions reporting prevalence as high as 15% in boys and 11% in girls, sparking questions about what might be driving this trend.

Teens with ADHD eat more snacks, while impulsive teens consume fewer sweets but more diet drinks and energy drinks. Impulsivity, not ADHD itself, shows the strongest link to dietary choices.

Maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent individuals is linked to emotional struggles, internalized stigma, self-esteem, and escapism, with unique patterns in autism, ADHD, and combined diagnoses, highlighting its role as a coping mechanism for distress.

Dyslexia and ADHD share significant genetic links, forming a distinct genetic category separate from other conditions. This suggests overlapping biological pathways.

A low dose of methylphenidate improved driving performance in a simulator, reducing lane weaving and stabilizing speed, without major changes in eye movements.

Prolonged activation of STAT1 in dopamine neurons caused hyperactivity, compulsive behaviors, and neuronal changes in mice, linking immune system signaling to neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, and suggesting potential therapeutic targets.

Researchers developed a machine-learning system that detects ADHD with 95.5% accuracy using video analysis. It outperforms traditional methods, is cost-effective, but struggles with shorter videos and recognizing ADHD in females.

A new study identifies emotion dysregulation as a core ADHD symptom linked to brain structure, distinct from cognitive or motivational dysfunction.

Infant negative emotionality is associated with childhood maltreatment at ages 5 and 9 and ADHD symptoms at 5. ADHD symptoms at 5 increase maltreatment risk at 9, while maltreatment at 9 correlates with more severe ADHD symptoms at the same...