ADHD Research News

Recent research in Biological Psychiatry reveals a genetic link between early language development and ADHD risk, with a notable shift from infancy to toddlerhood. This study of 17,298 children highlights the crucial role of genetics in vocabulary growth and its...

A new study introduces the iFocus method, using eye-tracking to objectively measure ADHD stimulant medication effects.

A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders Reports links ADHD and hypersexual behavior, showing those with ADHD may engage in hypersexual activities as a coping mechanism for psychological distress. Impulsivity and emotional regulation difficulties in ADHD are key factors...

A study reveals ADHD behaviors are heritable, with minor influence from parental behaviors or gene-environment interactions. Analyzing twins and families, it found genetic factors largely explain parent-child ADHD resemblance.

A pilot study investigating a group of adults visiting an ayahuasca retreat in Peru found significant reductions in their levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity following their stay. These reductions occurred regardless of the duration of the retreat or the...

A study finds ADHD individuals have a higher prevalence of hoarding symptoms than those with OCD or no disorder, challenging traditional views of hoarding as an OCD subtype. This novel finding urges clinicians to consider hoarding disorder in ADHD treatment,...

A recent study found that individuals with ADHD have reduced motivation for effortful tasks, which can be significantly improved with amphetamine-based medications. This shifts the understanding of ADHD beyond traditional symptoms to include motivational challenges.

Adults with ADHD who practiced microdosing psychedelics reported increased mindfulness after four weeks, according to a study in Frontiers in Psychiatry. The research highlights the need for controlled studies to validate these findings

A new study shows individuals with ADHD are more sexually adventurous but less satisfied in relationships, with women particularly affected.

The nationwide shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, has highlighted issues of overprescription and misuse, leading to stigmatization and access difficulties for those in need. While Adderall works by regulating dopamine levels to alleviate ADHD...

A recent study in the Journal of Sleep Research found that undergraduate students with ADHD are more inclined to be evening types and exhibit depressive symptoms. The research, encompassing 4,751 students, also highlighted a strong association between inattentive ADHD symptoms...

A recent study reveals that pregnancy complications and familial factors, including household income, partially explain the link between low fetal growth rate and ADHD symptoms in children. Differences in maternal substance use impact ADHD rates, with significant variances observed between...

A recent study in the Journal of Sleep Research revealed that weighted blankets improve sleep duration and quality for children with ADHD. The research supports weighted blankets as a non-pharmacological intervention for sleep difficulties in ADHD children.

New research published in Psychological Medicine reveals that individuals with ADHD are significantly more likely to be involved in violent incidents, either as victims or perpetrators. While the study emphasizes the increased risks, it also warns against stigmatization, noting that...

A recent study revealed that a combination of transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and cognitive training significantly reduced symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD, offering a potential non-pharmaceutical treatment option. Published in Translational Psychiatry, this research suggests that non-invasive brain...