Stephen Faraone (he/him/his)

Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and of Neuroscience and Physiology, Norton College of Medicine, SUNY

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Studies show ADHD is linked to higher mortality, but ...why? New research suggests the risk is primarily mediated by co-occurring anxiety and depression. Treating the whole patient saves lives. https://t.co/KdMuRj505h #ADHD

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A recent meta-analysis pooling data from 3.7 million people found that individuals with ADHD face approximately a 2.5 times higher risk of all-cause dementia later in life. Read the full post to understand the science https://t.co/7hzPUFOHIQ #ADHD #Dementia

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Understanding #ADHD takes a community. 🌍 This October, the #WFADHD is partnering with the ADHD Awareness Month Coalition. The 2026 theme, “A Community of Support,” reflects the value of reliable information and lived experiences. Explore: https://t.co/OtihEVZ7Vu

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Does maternal PCOS affect a child's ADHD risk? A new meta-analysis of nearly 1.4 million mother-child pairs found that children born to mothers with PCOS have a 40% higher odds of ADHD. https://t.co/eQwEF5ctin #ADHD #WomensHealth

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➡️2 webinars left of our 4 part mini-series, Reevaluating the Basics of Adult ADHD Care - Register today! Did you miss the first 2? No problem! You can still view them. https://t.co/n5Vr6GOiyy #ADHD #ADHDandRelatedDisorders

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People with ADHD experience brief sleep-like states while awake.

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A large U.S. study found a clear link between household food insecurity and higher odds of a child being diagnosed with ADHD. Nutrition and mental health go hand-in-hand. https://t.co/RXWrqGaljw #ADHD #PublicHealth

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A new meta-analysis shows long-term, structured physical activity (especially open-skill sports) moderately improves executive functioning in kids and teens. https://t.co/pS0rOsHd0q #ADHD #Fitness

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Japan’s annual adult ADHD socioeconomic burden is an estimated $11 billion. Read how workplace support and preventative care can help reduce these costs and support employees. https://t.co/pRD170JvlN #ADHD #MentalHealth

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Why ADHD Is Ground Zero for Health Misinformation: https://t.co/LOags82Kel

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Thank you, @CHADD_ADHD, for this wonderful honor and for everything you do every day to educate, support, and advocate for the ADHD community. It’s a privilege to work alongside such an inspiring organization! https://t.co/El0PJioYys

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@DudeAdhd From the conclusion: "These are associations, not proven causal relationships, and the possibility that unmeasured factors explain part of the signal cannot be ruled out."

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Traffic noise vs. Air pollution: Which carries the true link to childhood ADHD?
A meta-analysis in Frontiers in Psychiatry breaks down the data: https://t.co/SPl5ugbhhA

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🚗 Untreated ADHD nearly DOUBLES the risk of car crashes (+93%), according to a meta-analysis of 2.75M adults.
🚨 Alcohol impairment: +150% risk
⚠️ Untreated ADHD: +93% risk
📈 Every increase in symptom severity = +5–6% crash risk
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When should adults with ADHD consider stopping or reducing stimulant meds? https://t.co/kOTiOvVFy7

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ADHD affects the whole body: https://t.co/ISmiG64QL7

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Follow The ADHD Project on Instagram and Threads for our new series of Reels debunking myths and misconceptions like this one: https://t.co/c9JpGfIXFk

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Do antidepressants during pregnancy cause ADHD? A new Lancet Psychiatry meta-analysis shows that while initial studies suggested a link, the risk vanishes in sibling-comparison models. https://t.co/wopCGncG9V

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Can digital "brain training" help kids with ADHD? A new meta-analysis of RCTs evaluated Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CCRT): https://t.co/eqSxGJwQ9I