Getting curious about how your mind works isn’t just for people in therapy or during a crisis–it’s something that can benefit everyone. When you understand yourself better, it becomes easier to make decisions, manage stress, and feel more in control of your time and energy. Most people spend their lives reacting to what’s going on […]
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ADHD and Autism Are Different, but on Social Media Those Differences Are Shrinking By Jemima Kang, Dr Mike Conway and Professor Nick Haslam of The University of Melbourne – First Published in Pursuit Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism are in the news as never before. Media attention is at an all-time high, demand for diagnostic […]
Perimenopause can significantly exacerbate ADHD symptoms due to the hormonal changes that occur during this phase of life. As estrogen levels fluctuate and decline, women with ADHD may experience heightened difficulties with focus, memory, and emotional regulation. Estrogen, which helps regulate dopamine, a key neurotransmitter for attention and executive function, can make ADHD symptoms more […]
Three quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes – including traits associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning and motor differences – according to a new study. The research – led by the University of Glasgow and published in PLOS One – found that more […]
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A groundbreaking review of studies involving more than 21 million people worldwide has revealed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects a staggering three per cent of the global adult population. Disturbingly, nine out of ten adults diagnosed with ADHD are not receiving the crucial treatment they require. The landmark review led by Curtin University examined 57 […]
Signs that you may have adult ADHD: ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental health disorder that has become an increasingly common diagnosis in the past few decades, being much more readily identified in children, thanks to recent advances in mental health diagnostics. However, while many diagnoses come as a result of adults seeking an […]
Long-term safety of common ADHD medication for children and adolescents, global team finds. Long-term use of methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed medication for treating ADHD, does not increase the risk of adverse developmental and psychiatric outcomes in children and adolescents, an international research team has found. The findings have led experts to argue for the […]
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65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination while UK businesses promote neurodiverse workplaces. New research from Birkbeck, University of London’s Research Centre for Neurodiversity at Work commissioned by charity Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) has found significant barriers to neurodivergent employees disclosing their neurodivergence to employers. Led by Birkbeck Professors Almuth McDowall and Nancy Doyle, the research […]
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A new potential biomarker for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism has been found. “It’s often said that ‘the eyes tell it all’, but no matter what their outward expression, the eyes may also be able to signal neurodevelopmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD” Researchers from Flinders University and the University of South […]
For people who train in the martial arts one of the most important principles is the relationship between stillness and motion. Understanding how stillness is the basis for motion allows you to establish true balance and control within yourself. Stillness is where you collect and center yourself for the movement to come. Your power lies […]