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Another week, another study showing ADHD drugs "associated with lower risk of mortality"

A week after similar findings in a study from Canada, a new Swedish research paper has also demonstrated reduced risk of accidental or premature death for those on ADHD medications.

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https://www.adhdnews.co/p/swedish-study-adhd-drugs-mortality-risk

The BBC, the UK national media organization, is seeking individuals with a diagnosis of or to take part in a new series later this year.

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Call for participants for new BBC TV series exploring ADHD and dyslexia The UK national media organization is seeking individuals with a diagnosis to take part in a new series later this year.

There are several eye-catching ADHD-focused events and programs taking place around the world over the next two months.

All the details here (free access):

https://www.adhdnews.co/p/adhd-events-conferences-march-april-2024

Update on ADHD conferences worldwide in March and April 2024 Several eye-catching events and programs taking place around the world over the next two months.

"There appears to be no consensus on the reason for ADHD drug shortages, possibly because there are several."

Latest on the ongoing supply issues.

FDA chief's views on ADHD drug shortages hints at deepening complexity and confusion Dr Robert Califf, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration in the US, gave a long interview to the Reuters news agency this week.

A fascinating new study by Canadian researchers has pointed to possibly unexpected positive side effects from ADHD medications.

A lower risk of crime, injuries and death.

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https://www.adhdnews.co/p/quebec-adhd-medication-study

Digital therapeutics firm applies for "video game treatment" approval in Japan following more promising trial data

https://www.adhdnews.co/p/akili-adhd-video-game-trial-japan

"There were 96 replies on the thread … and the word Slack was mentioned 36 times."

Is Slack ruining the lives and productivity of knowledge workers?

https://www.adhdnews.co/p/how-cope-work-constant-slack-interruptions

How ADHD-ers can cope with constant interruptions at work (or, how to live in a Slack world) A fascinating Hacker News thread offers wide-ranging advice for knowledge workers to deal with the ever-present perils of notification pings, most of them by messaging app Slack.

A fascinating Hacker News thread offers wide-ranging advice for knowledge workers to deal with the ever-present perils of notification pings, most of them by messaging app Slack.

https://www.adhdnews.co/p/how-cope-work-constant-slack-interruptions

How ADHD-ers can cope with constant interruptions at work (or, how to live in a Slack world) A fascinating Hacker News thread offers wide-ranging advice for knowledge workers to deal with the ever-present perils of notification pings, most of them by messaging app Slack.

New post, including five 5️⃣ essential quotes about ADHD from renowned psychiatry, mental illness and brain metabolism expert Dr Chris Palmer.

One of those quotes:

"ADHD in many ways can be simply perceived as neurodiversity and many people think that it is not an illness or a disorder but it is potentially a very highly adaptable trait in the right societies in the right circumstances."

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https://www.adhdnews.co/p/dr-chris-palmer-adhd-mel-robbins

Harvard professor and Metabolic and Mental Health expert speaks to Mel Robbins about ADHD Dr. Chris Palmer gave a wide-ranging interview recently with podcaster, author, personal development teacher and ADHDer Mel Robbins

New post.

We take a look at the recent interview with ADHD, mental health and brain metabolism on the Mel Robbins Podcast.

Including five essential quotes that might change the way you view .

Harvard professor and Metabolic and Mental Health expert speaks to Mel Robbins about ADHD Dr. Chris Palmer gave a wide-ranging interview recently with podcaster, author, personal development teacher and ADHDer Mel Robbins

Fascinating study reveals possible evolutionary advantages of and ADHD-like traits.

Lots more details in the link below, including:

☑️ Key findings of the ADHD foraging study
☑️ The methodology used by the researchers
☑️ Possible limitations with the methodology
☑️ The reception in the scientific community
☑️ The implications of the research

Note: ADHD News is a subscription news and information service.

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https://www.adhdnews.co/p/adhd-foraging-study-evolutionary-benefits

Treatments for include methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine and guanfacine (variously branded as Ritalin, Equasym, Elvanse, Vyvanse and Intuniv).

Those drug compounds have all been in short supply worldwide for months.

In Britain, estimates are that 150,000 people are affected.

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"Estimated 150,000" UK people affected by ADHD drug shortages With supply problems in a range ADHD medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse (and Vyvanse’s UK-branded equivalent, Elvanse) continuing, new reports estimate that as many as 150,000 people in Britain are being adversely affected by the shortages. We took an in-depth look last week into

"Estimated 150,000" UK people affected by drug shortages

"Estimated 150,000" UK people affected by ADHD drug shortages With supply problems in a range ADHD medications such as Adderall and Vyvanse (and Vyvanse’s UK-branded equivalent, Elvanse) continuing, new reports estimate that as many as 150,000 people in Britain are being adversely affected by the shortages. We took an in-depth look last week into

Irish specialist non-profit mental health organization St Patrick's Mental Health Service will hold a special information webinar on in children and adolescents in March.

The webinar is aimed specifically at a professional medical audience (GPs / family doctors / clinicians).

More info here:
https://www.adhdnews.co/p/st-patricks-mental-health-service-adhd-webinar

Neuroscience Study Gives a New Understanding of Brain Patterns and ADHD Behaviors.

Neuroscience Study Gives a New Understanding of Brain Patterns and ADHD Behaviors Interesting findings from a paper by researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Minnesota, published in the Journal of Neuroscience.

An apprentice horse racing jockey in the United Kingdom has avoided a penalty after his diagnosis was accepted as a defense in a drug test hearing.

UK jockey escapes drug test punishment because of ADHD defence An apprentice horse racing jockey in the United Kingdom has avoided a penalty after his ADHD diagnosis was accepted as a defence in a drug test hearing.

First Adderall, then Vyvanse ... what's happening with ADHD drug shortages?

Today's article on the site goes through:

* Shortages of ADHD drugs Adderall and Vyvanse
* What US and Australian drug administrators are doing in response
* Expiring patents of brand-name drugs
* Whether over-diagnosis might be a contributing factor
* Approvals for some new generic versions.

Check out the article for a closer look at what's happening with ADHD drug prescriptions and shortages.

First Adderall, then Vyvanse ... what's happening with ADHD drug shortages? US and Australian drug administrators trying to address shortages of ADHD drugs Adderall and Vyvanse, patents expiring, and approvals for some new generic versions. Let's take a closer look.

New research on the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment in children and adolescents.

Including:
* "Epidemic of diagnosis, not an epidemic of ADHD"
* The harmful effects of diagnostic label
* The TikTok effect

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New research: ADHD diagnoses in children and adolescents on the rise — but that's not good for those diagnosed Going through a new paper published by the British Medical Journal, led by researchers from the University of Sydney and an Australian body which aims to reduce overdiagnosis and overtreatment.