ADHD and ‘sleep-like’ daytime activity.
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| Title: | ADHD and ‘sleep-like’ daytime activity. |
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| Authors: | YOUNG, EMMA |
| Source: | Psychologist. Jun2026, p13-13. 1/2p. |
| Subjects: | Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Slow wave sleep, Cognitive ability, Stimulants, Distraction, Monash University, Drowsiness, Electroencephalography |
| Abstract: | This article focuses on a study investigating the presence of sleep-like brain activity in adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) during wakefulness. Researchers at Monash University monitored brain activity using EEG in 32 adults with ADHD (off medication) and 31 neurotypical adults while they performed a sustained attention task. The study found that individuals with ADHD experienced more frequent lapses in attention linked to episodes of slow-wave brain activity, which is typically associated with sleep. These findings suggest that such sleep-like states during wakefulness may underlie attentional difficulties in ADHD and relate to common sleep disturbances reported by this population. The study also notes that stimulant medications for ADHD can reduce this slow-wave activity and improve cognitive performance. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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