Is ADHD just a modern invention or a convenient label for everyday distraction? Critics often argue that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed, socially constructed, or simply a trendy excuse for poor behavior. But historical records tell a different story—one that stretches back more than a century. In fact, as early as 1904, renowned psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung …
Several studies have explored the role of social media – particularly TikTok – in the rise of ADHD self-diagnosis and the spread of misinformation. While I’ve been critical of past research – not because the findings were inherently wrong, but because the underlying assumptions often carried a pre-existing bias that shaped their conclusions – I …
Could machine learning assist in exploring how brain connectivity patterns in young people with ADHD and autism are distinguished. Both conditions share overlapping traits, making diagnosis challenging.In this study the researchers used brain imaging data and machine learning techniques to differentiate between the two conditions with up to 85% accuracy.Why is this important?ADHD and autism …
Where is my Mind?Daydreaming can be creative and refreshing, but when does it become problematic? A recent study titled ‘Where Is My Mind? The Daydreaming Characteristics Questionnaire, a New Tool to Differentiate Absorptive Daydreaming From Mind-Wandering,’ sheds light on how to clearly distinguish maladaptive daydreaming (MD) from Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and general mind-wandering (MW). The authors argue …
For families managing ADHD, the household environment can sometimes feel like a stormy sea—full of unpredictable waves and shifting currents. A recent large-scale study sheds light on how ADHD behaviours and family dynamics influence each other over time, offering key insights for parents navigating these challenges. Researchers examined over 7,400 children from the Adolescent Brain and …