Your Brain on Computers: Outdoors and Out of Reach, Studying the BrainBy Matt Richtel, published: August 15, 2010A group of experts share there thoughts on the relationship between heavy use of digital devices and our attention and overall mental health. Five neuroscientists put their heads together to discuss this issue, not around a conference table at a hotel, but in a remote area of southern Utah rafting the San Juan River.
Adults with ADHD Score High in Creativity
People often talk about creativity and "out of the box" thinking as being one of the positive parts of having ADHD. Researchers at the University of Michigan have some data supporting that conclusion. To find out more, click on the link below.http://ur.umich.edu/1011/Feb14_11/2041-adults-with-adhd
Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Medication
Questions about medication? This is a good, brief introduction to ADHD medication. It isn't comprehensive, but it gives you the basics. However, this is not an endorsement or recommendation for any other products or content on the New Ideas website.http://newideas.net/adhd/medication
A Procrastinators Story
By Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D., October 16, 2009This is an episode from an excellent podcast by Dr. Pychyl, a procrastination researcher. Procrastination is often a part of ADHD, but it can also be present in anxiety, depression, and other conditions. I chose to highlight this podcast because he reads a few emails from listeners who describe their difficulties with procrastination. Their descriptions are similar to many of the stories I've heard patients tell me over the years. The link takes you to the podcast on Dr. Pychyl's website, but you can also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.http://iprocrastinate.libsyn.com/a_procrastinator_s_story
ADHD drugs have no long-term growth effects: study
By Genevra Pittman of Reuters New Service, published Fri Jun 18, 2010A recent study indicates that after an initial delay in growth, children who take stimulants long term to treat ADHD catch up to their peers height and weight by the end of the study.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65H4DX20100618
Research Links Pesticides With ADHD in Children
By The Associated Press, published May 17, 2010This is an article describing the recent finding that exposure to pesticides (organophosphates) has been correlated with the prevalence of ADHD. The level of exposure in the sample is relatively common among children in the US. As with any correlational study, it does not prove causation.http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/05/17/health/AP-US-MED-Children-Pesticides.htmlYou can also view the abstract of the original journal article in the journal Pediatrics in May 2010 by following the link below.http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/peds.2009-3058v1
Office Messes
By Lisa Belkin, 7/18/04This article discusses the adult ADHD diagnosis and how the syndrome plays out in the work place. The author chronicles the experiences of a few ADHD adults (both those who are thriving and those who struggle) as well as the intersection of ADHD, the workplace and the law.http://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/18/magazine/office-messes.html