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The ADHD Skills Lab

ADHD Research Recap: Emotional dysregulation, white matter and working from home

Oct 23, 2023
This podcast explores the long-lasting impact of working from home during COVID-19 on ADHD individuals. They discuss emotional dysregulation, its association with ADHD, and factors contributing to it. The podcast also delves into white matter alterations in the ADHD brain, highlighting the significance of white matter and the potential for personalized treatments in the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Emotional dysregulation is a significant challenge for adults with ADHD, influenced by factors such as gender, self-regulation strategies, and comorbidities.
  • Individuals with ADHD display altered white matter connections in the brain, highlighting the potential for personalized treatments targeting specific alterations.

Deep dives

Understanding Emotional Dysregulation in Adults with ADHD

This scoping review explores the factors associated with emotional dysregulation in adults with ADHD. The study highlights the struggles that individuals with ADHD face in managing and maintaining their emotions. It identifies specific factors such as gender, self-regulation strategies, and comorbidities that are commonly associated with higher levels of emotional dysregulation in ADHD adults. The study also acknowledges the limitations in measuring emotional dysregulation and ADHD across different studies, showcasing the need for a standardized approach. The findings emphasize the importance of developing tailored strategies to help individuals with ADHD effectively regulate their emotions and improve their overall well-being.

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