Psychologist Dr. Joel Nigg takes on the topic of ADHD.
Questions? [email protected]
How to speak to patients/parents about the diagnosis
Emotional dysregulation
Genetic basis of ADHD
Nutritional treatments
Impact of stimulants
Trends in diagnosis and treatment
Media, the internet, and our kids' attention Study on stimulants and impact on grades: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35604744/
Study on stimulants and addiction: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306460313002608?casa_token=jwUw58PypHoAAAAA:W0SbeZ6OmxvAM5WJmSnxtsW5_WBh0ZFjq-vrin_cR9wUWdJjeYpQKSqDq7SEBFvHCprbA1KOtxI
Reduction in height with stimulants: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0890856708600763?casa_token=eg8stVhUO28AAAAA:65KbhBjbeOuh0pjiaGout3k8NRI1wURGXMSUtWVKTIc_XiLbXk0TTDs-unQ4jqpqaDZdVlOdUPg
Brain growth and stimulants: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183380/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23247506/
Correction from Dr. Nigg: There’s actually not a clear conclusive finding here that I can see after more studies have come out. Only correlational studies. The main MRI finding on structure is no evidence of harm. When we do see structural changes over time (e.g., one randomized controlled trial) it’s unclear what it means.
Animal model of stimulant use and neuronal damage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27575717/
Omega 3 supplements and ADHD symptoms: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09540260600583031?casa_token=IvSUmSWkf6gAAAAA:u8lp26TFqEsj5KIQQdTKw4vpcqXXodm612ikG9sSg742FbSeYYl3TK4frxgoDwDPXdBiUbNMJTjpXw
Vitamin D supplementation and ADHD symptoms: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1028415X.2016.1262097?casa_token=WHfv4XoZMZYAAAAA:Wwcjgg8dpNsp1k9Je1oMVI9W7GRhhgWuVZT2WuqaKrgyUq7uVsZwPAuLUQnTa-gb0LgzsJlbxn8PfA
Multi-nutrient supplements and ADHD symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34303786/
Mindfulness w/ parents and kids with ADHD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35847187/
MTA trials: https://journals.lww.com/jrnldbp/Abstract/2001/02000/Findings_from_the_NIMH_Multimodal_Treatment_Study.8.aspx