60 Minutes and WebMD report: "ADHD: In The Genes?"A discussion of the influence of genes on the development of ADHD. A 3 minute video clip follows after a brief advertisement.http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=2863310n
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Myths and Facts
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Myths and Facts (3 min, 6 sec)A discussion of the common myths associated with ADHD. A few of the mythsdiscussed include:
- Does treatment with stimulant medication lead to drug addiction?
- Is ADHD over-diagnosed?
- Does ADHD mean you are set up for a lifetime of failures?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYnarplKI8g&feature=player_embedded
Davina, ADHD Mom
Davina, ADHD Mom (3 min, 56 sec)The story of a mother with ADHD who was first diagnosed after her child began having attentional difficulties in school. Part 1 of a 2 part series.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eGpC8VuwII&feature=player_embedded
ADHD Link Uncovered
ADHD Link Uncovered (1 min, 45 sec)9/29/2010The video clip follows after a brief advertisement. Scientists have recently connected a genetic mutation to ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which could double the risk for children. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on these new findings.
Development of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Adult ADHD
Development of a Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Adult ADHDMary V. Solanto, Ph.D., David J. Marks, Ph.D., Jeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D.Dr. Solanto et al discuss the growing body of research supporting the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral treatment of ADHD.As stated in the conclusion: "As demonstrated by the above studies, cognitive-behavioral treatment, delivered in individual or group modalities, in the presence or absence of psychopharmacological intervention, can help to mitigate the core features of ADHD (i.e., inattention) and associated impairments in executive skills (e.g., time-management, organization and planning skills)."
Memory Training Unlikely to Help in Treating ADHD, Boosting IQ
Memory Training Unlikely to Help in Treating ADHD, Boosting IQAmerican Psychological Association, May 31, 2012"No evidence that working memory training programs improve general cognitive performance, research analysis shows"This press brief describes the results of a recent meta-analysis examining 23 previous peer-reviewed studies on the efficacy of working memory training as a treatment for ADHD and other cognitive disorders. As the title indicates, buyer beware. The studies so far do not seem to back up the advertised claims. The press release can be found here and the full journal article can be found here.On the other hand there is growing evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a treatment for adult ADHD. One such study can be found here.
Lawmakers Call on DEA, Drug Makers to Explain ADHD Drug Shortages
Lawmakers Call on DEA, Drug Makers to Explain ADHD Drug ShortagesBy: Jane Anderson, Family Practice News Digital Network, published January 18, 2012"House Democrats have called on the Drug Enforcement Administration and two manufacturers of drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder to explain shortages of medicines to treat the disorder, especially generic versions of the drugs."
7 Not So Obvious Habits To Maximize Your Productivity
7 Not So Obvious Habits To Maximize Your ProductivityDragos Roua on www.LikeHack.comDragos provides 7 productivity tips from his take on productivity and time management.
Study: ADHD drugs don't raise heart risks for kids
Study: ADHD drugs don't raise heart risks for kidsFrom USAtoday.com, Nov 2011Ritalin and similar medicines that millions of children and teens take to curb hyperactivity and boost attention do not raise their risk of serious heart problems, the largest safety study of these drugs concludes.
Should You Tell Your Boss that You Have ADHD?
Should You Tell Your Boss that You Have ADHD?By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.ADHD can have a significant impact on your performance at school or work. While people usually seek accommodations while they are in school (e.g., extended test times, tutoring, etc), what about disclosing your ADHD in the workplace? Because of misconceptions about ADHD and other issues, the answer is often no. This article goes over the reasons why and alternative ways of approaching this issue with your boss.