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Photographer diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s secures grant to develop her work

A County Derry artist who was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in her mid 40s has been awarded a grant to develop her work. Strabane native Joanne Mullin has lived in Magherafelt for the last 17 years, and is one of 74 ...

02 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Artificial intelligence may help trainee teachers with assessments – study

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to mark the work of trainee teachers who are trying to identify pupils with potential learning difficulties, a study suggests. Researchers said it could be an “effective substitute” when personal feedback ...

11 Apr 2022 at 03:55

Online test recommended to help diagnose youngsters with ADHD faster

An online test which could help diagnose children and young people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) faster has been recommended for use on the NHS. Known as the QbTest, the computer-based assessment tracks the movements of ...

16 Jul 2024 at 00:01

New study finds best treatments for adults with ADHD

Talking therapy and brain stimulation are not as good as drugs for treating adults with ADHD, according to the largest study of its kind. Stimulant drugs and another medication – atomoxetine – appear to be the best treatment for managing ...

17 Dec 2024 at 23:30

Number of people with ADHD ‘probably isn’t increasing that much’ – study

The number of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) “probably isn’t increasing that much”, researchers have suggested, despite a “marked uptick” in people seeking assessment for the condition. Experts said that ...

05 Jun 2025 at 00:01

Evidence ‘does not show clear link between paracetamol, autism and ADHD’

Existing evidence does not show a clear link between taking paracetamol in pregnancy and autism and ADHD in children, an in-depth review has concluded. Researchers trawled all studies on the issue and concluded they were low ...

10 Nov 2025 at 06:34

Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jump 18% year-on-year, figures show

Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have jumped 18% year-on-year since the pandemic, research suggests. Experts said increasing awareness of ADHD, including via social media ...

11 Mar 2025 at 22:30

Streeting orders review of mental health diagnosis amid welfare reform drive

Wes Streeting has ordered a review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions as the Government seeks a new means of cracking down on welfare spending, according to reports. The Health Secretary is concerned about a ...

04 Dec 2025 at 07:42

Call The Midwife star Helen George reveals she has ADHD

Call The Midwife star Helen George has said she is learning to live with ADHD so that she can “function best so that you can mother best”. Speaking on the podcast, I’m ADHD! No You’re Not, the actress said she was ...

19 Mar 2026 at 09:00

‘No evidence ADHD is overdiagnosed in the UK’

There is “no evidence that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is overdiagnosed in the UK” and the condition could even be “underdiagnosed”, a team of experts has said. But they conceded that some ...

06 Mar 2026 at 00:01

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