Psychologist Dr. Joel Nigg takes on the topic of ADHD. 

Hosted by Nakai Corral

Questions? psychiatryexplored@gmail.com

Topics covered:

1. How to speak to patients/parents about the diagnosis


2. Emotional dysregulation


3. Genetic basis of ADHD


4. Nutritional treatments


5. Impact of stimulants


6. Trends in diagnosis and treatment


7. Media, the internet, and our kids' attention 

Studies Mentioned:

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