Category: Cognitive function

According to the CDC, around 6.1 million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with ADHD. For many of these individuals, Adderall is prescribed to address cognitive deficits, leading to a significant improvement in mental clarity and focus. This article investigates the medication's effects, differentiating between those with and without a diagnosis.

According to a 2005 meta-analysis, working memory impairments are prevalent among children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), impacting both verbal and spatial abilities. For individuals with ADHD, a key question arises: do ADHD meds help with working memory, and to what extent?

A 2018 meta-analysis on depressed patients revealed that antidepressants have a modest, positive effect on cognitive functions like sustained attention and processing speed. Therefore, for many, the question, **'Does antidepressant help you focus?'** finds its answer in the treatment of the underlying mood disorder rather than the medication acting as a direct cognitive enhancer.