Coexistence of autism spectrum disorder traits in adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: longitudinal outcomes.

Objectives: To estimate the coexistence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) traits in an adult sample diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); to compare individuals with ASD traits to those without, in terms of functionality, quality life and clinical outcomes; to explore the effects of ADHD medication on three main outcomes (clinical, quality of life, and functionality) in those with only ADHD and in those with coexistence of ASD and ADHD.

Methods: Prospective longitudinal study of an adult sample diagnosed with ADHD. Data were collected on age, gender, medications and on scales: Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ-10); Adult ADHD Clinical Outcome Scale; Adult ADHD Quality of Life Questionnaire; Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale.

Burnout Persists in Teachers in Ireland Post-COVID-19: A Qualitative Follow Up Comparative Study.

Teacher burnout, a combination of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and diminished personal accomplishment has been increasing, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our 2022 study revealed significant burnout levels, identifying that teachers' pandemic experiences had adverse "Consequences" that left them feeling "Overburdened", and "Abandoned". Although COVID-19 has receded, recent findings indicate that Irish teachers continue to face heightened demands without adequate support.

Challenges for neurodiverse children in acute medical hospitals and opportunities for the new National Children's Hospital to be 'neurodiversity-friendly'.

Neurodiversity refers to the variation in human cognitive, sensory, and communication experiences and reframes deficits as differences. Rates and duration of hospitalisation in neurodiverse children are higher compared to their neurotypical peers. Despite increased admissions, paediatric medical hospitals are poorly equipped to adequately support their unique cognitive, sensory, behavioural, and communication needs, which can have negative impacts on the experiences of patients, families, and staff.

Explicit and Implicit Measures of Black Cat Bias in Cat and Dog People.

Two studies looked at the prevalence and predictors of black cat bias-negative behaviors and attitudes toward black cats-using explicit and implicit measures. The first study looked at an internet sample of 114 people to see if people who self-identified as liking cats (cat people) showed less bias against black cats than those who self-identified as dog people or those who liked both dogs and cats (dog-and-cat people). Participants completed a questionnaire that measured superstitious beliefs, belief in witchcraft, and religiosity before rating pictures and, for about half of the participants, descriptions of black and non-black cats.

Examining the mental health trajectories of children and adolescents: a cross-cohort analysis.

Background: Epidemiological samples provide opportunity to understand the development of mental health trajectories to better understand whether such epidemiological data can help to plan and modify service delivery for youth mental health. Variation between countries is not well understood and thus applying evidence from other countries to national strategies limits support service policy and planning. We therefore examine developmental patterns of youth mental health across different countries using the Growing Up in Ireland (GUI) Cohorts, with comparison to existing UK longitudinal cohort data (Millennium Cohort Study, MCS; Growing up in Scotland, GUS).