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science8 days ago•37 min saved

ADHD Is Not One Thing: Brain Scans Reveal Three Distinct Profiles

A multinational MRI study of about 1,800 children reveals ADHD can be divided into three brain-based biotypes with distinct neural fingerprints, including a hidden severe type marked by widespread changes in emotion-regulation regions and neurochemical signatures. The findings suggest ADHD treatment may need to target emotion regulation and biology beyond dopamine-focused stimulants; however, MRI cannot diagnose individuals yet. Over four years, most groups improved in attention, but the severe biotype often maintained emotional difficulties and higher risk for mood disorders. The study was replicated in a separate cohort, bolstering the case for biological subtypes guiding future diagnosis and personalized care.

via Earth.com|

#adhd #brain-profiles #emotional-dysregulation

health26 days ago•7 min saved

Brain scans identify a severe ADHD subtype defined by emotional dysregulation

A JAMA Psychiatry study of 1,154 brain scans finds three ADHD biotypes—predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, and a severe, emotionally dysregulated subtype with widespread brain changes—pushing for biologically grounded ADHD definitions beyond current symptom criteria. While promising for targeted diagnosis and treatment, brain imaging remains impractical for routine clinical use, and clinicians note variable treatment responses, underscoring the need for tailored approaches.

via The Washington Post|

#adhd #brain-imaging #dsm-5

adhd-research-news1 month ago•20 min saved

Brain signatures tied to emotional outbursts in kids with ADHD, study shows

A study of 123 children found that those with ADHD plus impairing emotional outbursts have thicker left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and weaker resting-state connectivity between the DLPFC and networks involved in vision, attention, and salience, suggesting a distinct neural signature for severe emotion dysregulation in ADHD; however, causality can’t be determined from a cross‑sectional design, and short MRI scans and parental questionnaires limit interpretation.

via psypost.org|

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mental-health2 years ago•3 min saved

Study Finds No Link Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Abnormal Facial Expression Processing

A neuroimaging study found that individuals with borderline personality disorder did not show abnormal brain activity when processing facial expressions compared to healthy individuals, but did exhibit lower heart rate variability. The study contributes to understanding the neural functioning of individuals with borderline personality disorder, but the small sample size and use of static images may not fully represent real-life emotional processing.

via PsyPost|

#borderline-personality-disorder #emotional-dysregulation #facial-expression-processing

mental-health2 years ago•4 min saved

The Challenges of Friendship for Individuals with ADHD: Insights from a Therapist

Forming and maintaining friendships can be challenging for individuals with ADHD due to traits such as forgetfulness, zoning out, emotional dysregulation, and rejection sensitivity. People with ADHD may struggle with maintaining regular contact, unintentionally interrupting conversations, zoning out during important moments, experiencing intense emotional reactions, perceiving rejection easily, masking their symptoms, and finding it difficult to meet the maintenance expectations of neurotypical friendships. Tips for navigating these challenges include setting reminders, observing oneself non-judgmentally, being upfront about ADHD symptoms, practicing mindfulness, reframing rejection, recognizing and addressing masking behaviors, and seeking friendships with individuals who understand and accept their ADHD.

via Insider|

#adhd #emotional-dysregulation #friendships