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Childhood deprivation affects later executive function
Both threat and deprivation in childhood and adolescence contributed to reduced executive functioning, but the association was stronger for...
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Psychiatric genomics has a diversity problem
For a long time researchers thought including “multiple ancestries in first rounds of genetic analyses” was too complicated, said Dr. Laramie...
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Mindfulness benefits kids with ADHD, and their families
“Clinicians may consider combining or adding family-based mindfulness training with current practice for children with ADHD who have residual...
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State-of-the-art psych unit designed with recovery in mind
The new unit is designed both architecturally and clinically to deliver 'trauma-informed' care.
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Stimulant reduces ‘sluggish cognitive tempo’ in adults with ADHD
The trial is the first treatment study for ADHD with SCT in adults, said lead author Dr. Lenard A. Adler.
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‘Treat youth with gender dysphoria as individuals’
Keira Bell regrets her decision to transition at age 16, saying she only received three counseling sessions prior to endocrinology referral.
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New obesity target? Dopamine circuit in brainstem affects satiety
A newly identified dopaminergic neural circuit in the hindbrain plays a role in satiety, a mouse study found, which methylphenidate acts on.
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Novel text-messaging program boosts ADHD treatment adherence
"Patients are not going to be fully compliant if they do not understand what the implications are if they do not take their pills," said Dr....
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APA, AMA, others move to stop insurer from overturning mental health claims ruling
The APA hopes that whatever the court says about United Behavioral Health applies to all insurers that provide employer-sponsored health benefits...
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Late-breaking news on trajectory of ADHD remission headlines world conference
The virtual program delved into the latest research on ADHD pathophysiology, imaging, genetics, and issues on medical and psychiatric...
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Assessing the cognitive nuances between ADHD and autism
“There’s increasing recognition that there may be shared cognitive and physiological features that reflect their shared risk and account for the...