Research Recap: From Brain Structure to Daily Difficulties, ADHD Impacts It All!
Mar 11, 2024
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Delve into how ADHD impacts brain structure, migraines, and daily challenges. Explore the efficacy of telehealth during COVID and tailored mental health supports. Get tips on habit tracking apps, kid-friendly supports, and sensory needs like noise-cancelling headphones and weighted blankets. Discover sex differences in adults with ADHD and the connection between ADHD and migraines.
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Quick takeaways
Embrace habit tracking apps for chronic conditions to aid doctor's appointments.
Tailored support, including family-inclusive practices, is crucial for ADHD and mental health management.
Deep dives
Study on Neurobiological Differences in Medication-Naive Adults with ADHD
A study conducted in Taiwan at the University Hospital aimed to measure six differences in ADHD neurobiology during interference control tests in medication-naive adults with ADHD. They used fMRI scans and cognitive tests to compare 55 ADHD adults and 52 neurotypical controls, observing reduced activation in the caudate nucleus and inferior frontal gyrus in ADHD participants, highlighting areas associated with impulsivity and emotional processing.
Effectiveness of Telehealth Services for ADHD and Depression Patients During COVID
A study in Germany investigated who would benefit most from telehealth services among patients with ADHD and depression during COVID. Out of 254 participants, they found that ADHD females showed no improvement in well-being index with teletherapy, and those with both ADHD and depression were the least likely to benefit from the intervention. The study emphasized the need for tailored support considering factors like parenting responsibilities.
Association Between ADHD and Migraines in Adults
A research study explored the prevalence of ADHD among individuals with migraines. The sample of 250 participants included 100 with migraines and 150 without, with higher inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity scores found in the migraine group compared to the control. While no statistically significant relationship was established, tendencies toward association were noted, suggesting potential links between specific ADHD symptoms and migraines.
Practical Strategies for Managing ADHD and Migraines
Despite the lack of definitive correlation, practical implications highlighted the importance of tracking migraine patterns and symptoms, possibly sharing diary data with healthcare providers to inform better treatment strategies. Simplifying migraine diaries, identifying triggers, and implementing supportive strategies like rose-colored glasses for light sensitivity were recommended to improve self-management strategies for individuals managing ADHD and migraines.
Sarah here, your Producer, inviting you to listen to the latest Research Recap! Skye and I delve into neuroscience and medical research to explain how ADHD brains differ and how this can impact other areas of our lives—I'm looking at you, migraines!
We also dig into a study on the efficacy of telehealth during COVID lockdowns, ultimately discussing the importance of tailoring ADHD and mental health supports to fully support your life. Whether you're a new-parent or someone with chronic conditions, we discuss solutions that accommodate diverse life situations.
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ADHD Skills:
Embrace habit tracking apps for monitoring migraines or other chronic conditions. This data can be invaluable during doctor's appointments.
Seek out kid-friendly ADHD supports and always communicate with your providers about your need for family-inclusive practices.
Consider your personal sensory needs: rose-colored glasses for migraines and photosensitivity, noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, etc.
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