ADHD
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Cord blood metabolites linked with an ADHD diagnosis in childhood
Researchers in the USA have analysed whether the levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) detectable in maternal plasma and newborn cord blood are associated with the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in childhood.
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Childhood behaviour patterns linked with romantic partnering in adulthood
Children with behavioural disorders, such as ADHD or conduct disorder, are more likely to experience partnership problems in adulthood, including partner conflict and lower relationship satisfaction.
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Dr. Michael Bloch
Michael H. Bloch, M.D., M.S. graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed his child and adult psychiatry training at Yale. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on evidence-based medicine and developing improved treatments for individuals with mental illness across the lifespan using clinical trials and meta-analysis
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How effective is medication for ADHD symptoms in children with ASD?
Clinically significant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are common and impairing in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 Moreover, ADHD is the most common co-occurring mental health diagnosis driving increased rates of medication use in children with ASD.
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Does late-onset ADHD share the same neurocognitive markers as childhood-onset ADHD?
Researchers in the Netherlands have published their findings from a 6-year prospective, longitudinal study that aimed to identify neurocognitive markers of late-onset attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Does having both ADHD and irritability symptoms in childhood predict mental health outcomes in adolescence?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms combined with high levels of irritability during childhood is a significant predictor of subsequent mental health problems and suicidality in adolescence, according to findings from a new study.
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September 2020 – The Bridge
The month of September is a challenging time for young people, as they start a new school year. September 2020 will be particularly difficult for many, as they must also deal with the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing, as well as the effects of increasing financial pressures on families.
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The costs of childhood ADHD extend into early adulthood
Earlier this year, Ebba Du Rietz and colleagues reported their findings from a large-scale, register-based study of the impact of childhood ADHD on healthcare use and costs in early adulthood.
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Shared genetic risk underlies the co-occurrence of ADHD and other psychiatric symptoms
Data from twin studies suggest that the co-occurrence of ADHD with other psychiatric disorders is due, in part, to shared genetic risks.
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Lost sleep contributes to mood disturbances in teens with ADHD
Stephen Becker and colleagues at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center show that short sleep duration is a causal contributor to affect and mood disturbances in teenagers with ADHD.
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