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05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Even in specialized centers, SUD + ADHD is undertreated. In the INCAS cohort (N=578 across 12 sites, 9 countries), only 40.9% received stimulants — described as first-line — and just 25.1% received combined pharmacotherapy + psychotherapy. Treatment site explained more of the variation than any patient factor.

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05/13/2026

ADHD inattentive type is often the ADHD that gets missed.

These children are not usually the loudest in the room. They may appear dreamy, quiet, forgetful, distracted, or “away with the fairies” — while internally working incredibly hard to keep up.

What looks like laziness, lack of motivation, or not listening is often a brain struggling with attention regulation, processing, organisation, and mental overload.

Many children with inattentive ADHD spend years misunderstood before anyone recognises what is really going on underneath.

Which one do you recognise most?

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05/12/2026

05/08/2026

05/06/2026

Many parents are hearing worrying headlines about screen time and the brain… and it can feel unsettling.

But here’s what the research actually shows.

Some brain imaging studies have found that higher levels of screen use in young children are linked to differences in white matter — the brain’s communication pathways, particularly those involved in language and self-regulation.

That sounds big. But it’s important to understand this carefully.

This research shows an association, not damage, and not direct cause. What it really highlights is something we already know from child development…

Young brains grow best through interaction, play, movement, and connection.

So this isn’t about fear or removing screens completely. It’s about balance, awareness, and protecting the experiences that matter most in early development.

If this is something you’re navigating at home, you’re not alone — and small, realistic shifts can make a meaningful difference.

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Source:
Hutton, J. S. et al. (2019). Associations Between Screen-Based Media Use and Brain White Matter Integrity in Preschool-Aged Children. JAMA Pediatrics.

05/05/2026

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