Specialists say the trend is fuelling a concerning surge in addiction.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health suggests that children exhibiting high levels of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder traits are more likely to experience psychological distress up into middle age. The research provides evidence that this long-term mental health burden is partly driven by societal exclusion. Systemic barriers, such as limited access to…

Key point: Music listening while studying was significantly associated with a higher-grade point average among college students with ADHD, but no association in the broader student population, underscoring the need for further research and investigation.

A new study suggests that adult-diagnosed ADHD may not be driven by distinct environmental pathways, with executive function emerging as the clearest link to symptom severity across age-of-diagnosis groups. 

ADHD is usually associated with being careless, impulsive and having difficulty concentrating. New research focused on ADHD in adults indicates a greater number of cognitive and motor symptoms, and that the effects of medication vary depending on the severity of symptoms. The results could pave the way for more personalized care and better day-to-day support.…

Premenstrual disorders and psychiatric conditions often seem to flock together, and researchers now have data to make a case for it. A large Swedish study involving over 3 million women revealed a striking two-way path between premenstrual disorders (PMDs)—premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)—and common mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

A new study that set out to assess screen time and the relationship to self regulation in a real-world sample of children revealed that children aged four to 16 years are far exceeding recommended daily screen time guidelines.

Key point: While comorbidities such as depression and bipolar disorder increased risk for suicide, ADHD remained a distinct predictor for suicidal behavior in youths, underscoring the need for suicide attempt assessments for youths with ADHD.

Preinjury psychiatric disorders are more likely to increase the risk of new psychiatric disorders within a year of mild traumatic brain injury in children.

Key study findings: In children with epilepsy, researchers used machine learning and intracranial recordings to discover a signal that predicted attention lapses. Stimulating the brain at precise moments helped children keep their focus despite difficult tasks. A non-invasive pulse to that same target spot also significantly improved reaction time and accuracy.

New Jerseyans who take medications for attention deficit disorders will soon face a return to pre-pandemic rules for getting prescriptions renewed.

Edward Kang’s RetinaMind analyzes patients’ retinal images and accurately diagnoses neurodevelopmental disorders 89 percent of the time