ADHD Research News

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...

A study of 9 to 13-year-old children in Finland has revealed that children's eye movements during a virtual reality memory game can help identify those with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The pattern characteristics that allowed the differentiation were dispersed throughout...

A new analysis of data from the longitudinal Dutch TRAILS study found that children with ADHD tend to have poorer family functioning and receive less support from teachers and classmates. While better family functioning and support appears to improve their...

Daily report cards, which track student progress and behavior daily, have proven to be effective, especially for students with ADHD, reducing rule violations and fostering positive parent-teacher communications. Compared to traditional medications for ADHD, these report cards are also a...

In the midst of a nationwide shortage of ADHD medications and a spike in stimulant prescriptions, the U.S. is grappling with the challenges of accurately diagnosing and treating ADHD, especially in adult women and amidst the pandemic's pressures. As ADHD...

Preliminary research published in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma has found a potential link between childhood sexual abuse occurring between ages 9 to 15 and a childhood diagnosis of ADHD with later involvement in sex work among young...

Girls with ADHD tend to experience higher levels of impairment and depressive symptoms as they progress through puberty, despite boys having higher levels of ADHD symptoms, according to new research published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.

New research provides evidence of a bidirectional association between maltreatment in childhood and ADHD symptoms. Infants who are more easily upset and fussy are more likely to have ADHD symptoms when they get older. These babies are also more likely...

A study conducted in Israel before the national elections in 2019 found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to participate in politics than individuals without ADHD symptoms. The findings held even after the researchers controlled for age,...

A study analyzing data from the Swedish Total Population Register found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD were more likely to experience frequent changes in residence, job instability, and unstable romantic relationships. Women with ADHD were particularly prone to unstable romantic...

ADHD is diagnosed using criteria from a document called DSM-5, which include symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. But it is becoming increasingly clear to researchers that the condition also comes with self-control problems, affecting the ability to regulate emotions....

Greater physical fitness is associated with better mental health among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.