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Why nobody is neurodiverse and nobody is neurotypical

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Why nobody is neurodiverse and nobody is neurotypical

Being accurate in the language we use to describe conditions like ADHD matters, and can lead to better outcomes for those affected. The words we choose to use are important, say Alex Conner and James Brown, hosts of podcast The ADHD Adults

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PTSD in 9/11 responders didn’t start improving for nearly a decade

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The complexity of female sex hormones calls for more science, not less

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The complexity of female sex hormones calls for more science, not less

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Surprising insights into the causes of PMDD promise better treatments

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Surprising insights into the causes of PMDD promise better treatments

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How to harness your emotions for a happier, calmer life

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How to harness your emotions for a happier, calmer life

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How a simple walk can bust stress, boost cognition and fight diseases

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A light micrograph of a section of a whole mouse brain, with nerve cells colourfully labelled

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Electrical synapses genetically engineered in mammals for first time

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Experimental medication helps treat cocaine addiction

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US government fired researchers running a crucial drug use survey

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Popular TikTok videos about ADHD are full of misinformation

The top 100 videos about ADHD on TikTok feature many claims that psychologists consider inaccurate, but students often identify misleading videos as helpful

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Microdosing LSD is not an effective ADHD treatment

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Psychology is revealing how to have a better relationship with money

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What the new field of women’s neuroscience reveals about female brains

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Creatine shows promise for treating depression

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