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Examining the Relationship Between ADHD and Psychotic Disorders
Posted on June 14, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain, ADHD & Mental Health, Adult ADD/ADHD, Coexisting Conditions.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with other psychiatric conditions, including psychotic disorders. There is evidence for shared genetic susceptibility to both conditions,1 and first-degree relatives of people with ADHD have twice the risk of having schizophrenia compared with healthy controls.2 There is also an added risk of psychosis in patients with comorbid cannabis use. There are overlapping environmental risk factors for […]
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How to Recall Coping Skills for Adult ADHD
Posted on June 10, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Focus, ADHD & Organization, ADHD In The News, ADHD Self Management, Adult ADD/ADHD.Many adults with ADHD struggle to remember to use coping skills at the point of performance, when they are needed most. Catchy reminders or mantras, such as “count to 10,” are useful tools to help activate coping strategies or at least to recall coping options. A five-step list for adults with ADHD serves as a […]
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Diagnosing ADHD in the Future: Sweeping Away Old Concepts
Posted on June 7, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD In The News, Adult ADD/ADHD.In our last blog post (Part 2 of 3), we mentioned biologically-based tools that might allow doctors to objectively diagnose ADHD in the coming century. However, we are not there yet. Today, we take a look at how we imagine clinical criteria for ADHD might change even sooner, in the next decade or two. Currently, […]
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ADHD Presents in Different Forms Which Scientists Still Can’t Fully Explain
Posted on June 3, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.Now scientists are diving deeper into ADHD, looking for neurobiological markers in the brain that could explain how the developmental disorder, which is frequently misunderstood, affects people’s behavior, emotions, and focus. In recent years, imaging studies have revealed size differences in certain parts of the brain associated with ADHD. Researchers think that disrupted connectivity in the brain […]
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7 OF THE BEST WAYS TO NATURALLY INCREASE DOPAMINE
Posted on May 31, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Brain.Does it feel like you never have enough energy? Do you find it hard to concentrate? Have you lost your zest for life? If you answered yes to any of these, your neurotransmitters may be out of balance. What Are Neurotransmitters? Neurotransmitters (or transmitters) are small molecules that communicate information between neurons or other brain cells,… Read […]
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What to know about ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria
Posted on May 24, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Relationships, ADHD Health Issues, Emotions & ADHD.Although rejection is not enjoyable for anyone, it can trigger an overwhelming emotional response in people with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). Although researchers are still unsure why, it seems that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more susceptible to RSD. Read the full article
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Boredom Could Help You Understand What It’s Like to Have ADHD
Posted on May 20, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Children, Teens & Students, Adult ADD/ADHD.There is, however, a common touchstone shared by people who do and do not suffer from ADHD—the pain of being unable to engage our mind. In a word: boredom. Most of us have been afflicted by boredom at some point, but for people with ADHD, boredom—the really soul-crushing, unremitting kind—is a near-constant companion; always lurking and waiting […]
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A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
Posted on May 17, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Aging, ADHD & Elders, Adult ADD/ADHD.Preliminary research suggests that seniors with ADHD experience unique and evolving symptoms that are commonly mistaken for — and overlap with — normal signs of aging. Misdiagnosis and mismanaged treatment after age 60 are serious problems, says Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. Here, she outlines her emerging research and explains how clinicians can better serve older patients. […]
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Examining the Relationship Between ADHD and Psychotic Disorders
Posted on May 13, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD & Mental Health.Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently associated with other psychiatric conditions, including psychotic disorders. There is evidence for shared genetic susceptibility to both conditions,1 and first-degree relatives of people with ADHD have twice the risk of having schizophrenia compared with healthy controls.2 There is also an added risk of psychosis in patients with comorbid cannabis use. There are overlapping environmental risk factors […]
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How does diet affect your mental health?
Posted on May 10, 2021 by CoachRudy in ADHD Diet & Nutrition.By News Desk at Global Village SPace Nutritionáis big business, and the public is growing increasingly interested in how food affects health. At the same time,ámental healtháhas become a huge focus for scientists and the general population alike. It is no surprise, then, that interest in the impact of food on mental health, or “nutritional […]
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