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Why People with ADHD Perceive the World 'Out of Sync' — and What Emotions Have to Do with It
New research showed that people with ADHD traits perceive audio-visual synchrony differently — but only when emotions enter the picture, especially anger.
Online Therapy for ADHD: Does It Actually Work?
Norwegian researchers tested the MyADHD program — an internet-based therapy course for adults with ADHD with therapist support. Results from 228 participants are encouraging.
ADHD in Adults: Can a Phone App Replace a Therapist?
German researchers developed the ORIKO app — a full therapeutic course for adults with ADHD. A large-scale study with 380 participants has already launched.
Why People with ADHD and Autism Struggle to Manage Emotions — and What Memory and Mental Flexibility Have to Do with It
An analysis of 22 scientific studies revealed a clear link: the worse the brain's executive functions work, the harder it is for someone with ADHD or autism to manage their emotions.
ADHD and Creativity: Why 'Scattered' People Experience More 'Aha!' Moments
A study of 299 students showed that people with pronounced ADHD symptoms solve problems through sudden insight rather than analysis — and it's not a myth, it's neuroscience.
Why Procrastinators Don't Think About Tomorrow: Blame Stress
A meta-analysis of 11 studies involving 4,193 people showed that stress is the key reason chronic procrastinators lose the ability to think about the future.
Why Teenagers Put Off Homework: When It's Not Character but Smartphones and the Fear of 'Missing Out'
A study of 384 high school girls showed that procrastination isn't laziness — it's a chain from weak family bonds through FOMO and smartphone dependency to unfinished homework.