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Understanding misophonia: A growing focus in mental health

Understanding misophonia: A growing focus in mental health

March 24, 2023 · Reading time: 4 minutes

Misophonia has moved from an obscure audiological footnote to a recognised focus of neuropsychiatric and mental health research in under two decades. The shift reflects both growing patient advocacy — millions of people recognising their experience in descriptions of the condition — and expanding neuroscience that has begun to explain why certain sounds trigger what feels like an involuntary, overwhelming response. Here is where the science currently stands.

Unveiling the Hidden World of ADHD in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Struggles

Unveiling the Hidden World of ADHD in Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Struggles

March 16, 2023 · Reading time: 5 minutes

For decades, ADHD research was conducted almost exclusively on hyperactive boys. The consequence is a diagnostic framework that systematically underidentifies girls and women — and a generation of women who spent years being told they were anxious, disorganised, or not trying hard enough, when the actual answer was undiagnosed ADHD. The evidence now makes clear that ADHD in women is common, underdiagnosed, and has distinct features that clinicians and women themselves need to recognise.

The Rise of AI in Mental Health: Pros, Cons, and Ethical Considerations

The Rise of AI in Mental Health: Pros, Cons, and Ethical Considerations

March 9, 2023 · Reading time: 4 minutes

Artificial intelligence is entering mental health care faster than the evidence base for its use can be established — which creates both genuine opportunity and genuine risk. Here is an honest assessment of where AI tools are showing promise, where concerns are well-founded, and what ethical principles should govern their use.

Migraines and ADHD in adults

Migraines and ADHD in adults

February 28, 2023 · Reading time: 4 minutes

The link between ADHD and migraines is increasingly well documented but still underappreciated in clinical practice. Adults with ADHD have substantially elevated migraine rates compared to the general population, and the two conditions interact in ways that complicate both diagnosis and management. Understanding the neuroscience of this overlap — and practical strategies for managing both — is genuinely useful for the large number of people who experience both.

Is The Multidimensional Anger Test Accurate

Is The Multidimensional Anger Test Accurate

February 2, 2023 · Reading time: 4 minutes

The Multidimensional Anger Test (MAT) is a widely circulated online self-report questionnaire that claims to measure different dimensions of anger experience. It appears on IDRlabs and similar test aggregator sites and is completed millions of times per year. Understanding what this test actually measures — and where its scientific limitations lie — is important for interpreting your result accurately.

Understanding the Accuracy of ADHD Diagnostic Testing

Understanding the Accuracy of ADHD Diagnostic Testing

February 1, 2023 · Reading time: 4 minutes

ADHD diagnostic testing has improved substantially over the past 30 years — but no test, rating scale, or clinical interview achieves perfect accuracy. Understanding where diagnostic errors occur, which factors influence accuracy, and what constitutes a high-quality evaluation helps patients and clinicians alike make better-informed decisions.

Understanding Adult ADHD: Comprehensive Testing and Personalized Care for Effective Diagnosis and Management

Understanding Adult ADHD: Comprehensive Testing and Personalized Care for Effective Diagnosis and Management

January 22, 2023 · Reading time: 7 minutes

ADHD is a complicated disorder that affects both children and adults. It is characterized by signs of inattention, impulsivity, and occasionally hyperactivity. I have seen firsthand how ADHD can affect people's lives as a medical professional with years of experience in this area. However, people with ADHD can live successful and fulfilling lives with the right diagnosis and care.