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Overall, long-term stimulant treatment was consistently associated with improvements in executive functioning, attention, emotional regulation, inhibitory control, social and occupational functioning, and quality of life, although findings regarding working memory and broader cognitive enhancement were mixed.
Adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have an elevated risk of early substance use and cannabis use disorder, while cannabis is frequently perceived as calming, sleep-promoting, or therapeutic. This narrative review examines whether cannabis improves ADHD symptoms and how use relates to atten...
Stimulant medication is the first-line pharmacological treatment option for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, long-term effects remain unclear. Therefore, we explored long-term (>12 years) outcomes of childhood stimulant medication use, using data from the Dutch NeuroIMAGE cohort....
CBT and MBCT were each associated with greater reductions in self-reported ADHD and CDS symptoms than the waitlist control condition, particularly in attention-related and cognitive disengagement domains.
Methylphenidate (MPH) is a widely used pharmacological treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which increases the extracellular dopamine and noradrenaline level by inhibiting their reuptake. Despite reported improvements in cognitive functions, the influence of medication history on MPH efficacy...
Study Objectives: To characterize neural correlates of memory and emotion reactivity in individuals with insomnia disorder (INS) compared to good sleepers (GS) and to investigate associated short- and long-term changes following cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBTi). Methods: This randomized controlled tria...
Objective: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Stimulant medication remains its first-line treatment, but perceived ineffectiveness, side effects, and la...
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