Alex F Martin
@alexfmartin.bsky.social
PhD, FHEA, CPsychol | Lecturer in Psychology and Pandemic Preparedness @IoPPN, King's College London
📢 New review out today!
Much of the recent evidence on ADHD prevalence since 2020 is low quality or outdated. Of 40 studies, only 4 had low risk of bias.
No clear 'surge', just a lack of solid data. We need better research to guide services and policy.
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Much of the recent evidence on ADHD prevalence since 2020 is low quality or outdated. Of 40 studies, only 4 had low risk of bias.
No clear 'surge', just a lack of solid data. We need better research to guide services and policy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The changing prevalence of ADHD? A systematic review
Understanding the prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and changes in demand for related healthcare services is crucial for e…
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June 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
📢 New review out today!
Much of the recent evidence on ADHD prevalence since 2020 is low quality or outdated. Of 40 studies, only 4 had low risk of bias.
No clear 'surge', just a lack of solid data. We need better research to guide services and policy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Much of the recent evidence on ADHD prevalence since 2020 is low quality or outdated. Of 40 studies, only 4 had low risk of bias.
No clear 'surge', just a lack of solid data. We need better research to guide services and policy.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Alex F Martin
Has a lack of data effected the development of effective policies to treat #ADHD?
New research argues that there are "significant gaps" in the evidence base which has resulted in an unclear picture of ADHD prevalence.
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#IoPPNNews
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
New research argues that there are "significant gaps" in the evidence base which has resulted in an unclear picture of ADHD prevalence.
Click the link to learn more👇
#IoPPNNews
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
"Significant gaps" in ADHD research post 2020 hindering development of effective policy
A lack of reliable data tracking the prevalence and incidence of ADHD post-2020 has resulted in significant gaps in an evidence base to develop realistic health policy, according to new research from ...
www.kcl.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Has a lack of data effected the development of effective policies to treat #ADHD?
New research argues that there are "significant gaps" in the evidence base which has resulted in an unclear picture of ADHD prevalence.
Click the link to learn more👇
#IoPPNNews
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
New research argues that there are "significant gaps" in the evidence base which has resulted in an unclear picture of ADHD prevalence.
Click the link to learn more👇
#IoPPNNews
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
Reposted by Alex F Martin
There has been no meaningful increase in the number of people with an #ADHD diagnosis globally since 2020, despite a surge in awareness and media stories about the condition.
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@alexfmartin.bsky.social | @nihr-hprfa-orb.bsky.social
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June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
There has been no meaningful increase in the number of people with an #ADHD diagnosis globally since 2020, despite a surge in awareness and media stories about the condition.
Find out more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
@alexfmartin.bsky.social | @nihr-hprfa-orb.bsky.social
Find out more ⬇️
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/gaps-in...
@alexfmartin.bsky.social | @nihr-hprfa-orb.bsky.social
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The NIHR HPRFA ORB: Outbreak related behaviours
We are a new @nihr.bsky.social funded research team focused on understanding how people respond during infectious disease outbreaks and how public health strategies can better support them.
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We are a new @nihr.bsky.social funded research team focused on understanding how people respond during infectious disease outbreaks and how public health strategies can better support them.
Follow for updates on our work, findings, and opportunities
May 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New page alert! Follow us to stay updated on our research, opportunities, and insights into outbreak response, behaviour, and public health.
Reposted by Alex F Martin
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic - & we’re still learning from its legacy. This review was led by @alexfmartin.bsky.social & synthesised evidence from 36 studies examining how #selfisolation impacted #wellbing in adults. Very important work!
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The impact of self-isolation on psychological wellbeing in adults and how to reduce it: A systematic review
Objective To synthesise evidence on the impact of self-isolation at home on the psychological and emotional wellbeing of adults in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This s...
journals.plos.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic - & we’re still learning from its legacy. This review was led by @alexfmartin.bsky.social & synthesised evidence from 36 studies examining how #selfisolation impacted #wellbing in adults. Very important work!
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
Reposted by Alex F Martin
We have a new #preprint up! #COVID-19 was rough for everyone, but especially healthcare workers (HCWs)--we hope this systematic review provides insights into how to assess and protect HWCs wellbeing during self-isolation in future infectious disease outbreaks.
The impact of self-isolation due to COVID-19 on health care workers' mental health and wellbeing: a systematic review with narrative synthesis
Background: Self-isolation is a key public health strategy for infectious disease control. Globally implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains an essential strategy in ongoing mitigation eff...
www.medrxiv.org
February 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM