Mind-reading video game helps children with ADHD concentrate better

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be able learn to focus better by practising a video game that is controlled by their minds. Concentration problems are common among children with ADHD. Stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall can help, but they sometimes cause side-effects like insomnia and moodiness. Helen Zhou at the Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School and her colleagues wondered if video games could offer another way to improve focus in children with ADHD. To continue reading this premium article, subscribe for unlimited access.