08/04/2025
"... individuals with ADHD often experience lower baseline levels of brain arousal. They may use external stimulation—such as music—to help reach an optimal arousal state that supports task engagement.
Stimulating music, by activating the brain’s reward system and releasing dopamine, could help compensate for this baseline deficit and reduce tendencies toward mind-wandering or distraction during tasks like studying."
Background music may be more than just noise for young adults with ADHD symptoms. New research shows they tend to use music more frequently—especially stimulating music—during everyday activities, potentially as a self-regulation strategy for attention and mood.
