Scientific publications 2022-2023 Time After Time Research Epidemiology In this study we show a 4-year diagnostic delay for females who also show more multimorbidity, polypharmacy and health care utilization than males with, and females without, ADHD. Published: 2023-11-28 Postpartum Depression & ADHD Research Epidemiology ADHD is a risk factor for both depression and anxiety disorders postpartum and we argue that ADHD always should be considered in maternal care, regardless of sociodemographic factors and the presence of other psychiatric disorders. Published: 2023-01-18 Contraceptive Pills, Depression & ADHD Research Epidemiology Women with ADHD are at risk of becoming teenage mothers. The reasons are not fully explored, but in this study, we show that they have a higher risk than controls of depression when using oral hormonal contraceptives. Published: 2022-11-01 Adolescent Cancer & Parental Medication Research We sought to investigate the risk of needing psychotropic medication in parents who lost a child to cancer and found that they had a higher prevalence of use of psychotropic medication. Medication use decreased with time, but still at 5 years after the… Published: 2022-10-11 Sexual Risk-Taking & ADHD Research Qualitative Sexual risk-taking has consequences for young women with ADHD and in this study we investigate knowledge and challenges in reproductive health and contraceptive counselling at Swedish youth clinics. Midwives need better evidence-based tools to meet the… Published: 2022-06-01 Adolescent Cancer & Anxiolytics Research We show that both mothers and fathers of survivors of adolescent cancer are at increased risk of use of anxiolytics and sedatives immediately following their child’s cancer diagnosis. But only mothers have a higher risk of antidepressant use from 6 months… Published: 2022-04-26 Autism and Improved Social Function Research In this case report we discuss how both opioid agonist and opioid antagonist treatment may improve social functioning, depending on an individual's opioid tone before treatment. Given the extensive unmet medical needs in individuals with autism spectrum… Published: 2022-04-15 Sexual Health & Contraceptives Research Sexual risk-taking has consequences for young women with ADHD and in this study we investigate knowledge and challenges in reproductive health and contraceptive counselling at Swedish youth clinics. Midwives need better evidence-based tools to meet the… Published: 2022-04-15 Years Pass, ADHD Lasts Research Just over 2 percent of older adults (>50 years) live with ADHD, low self-esteem, quality of life, and social connectedness, as well as a high degree of psychiatric and somatic health problems. Few studies have investigated drug treatment and… Published: 2022-02-22 ADHD in Adults Research In this review article, we describe how ADHD is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Undiagnosed and untreated ADHD can lead to serious consequences for the individual and significant costs for society. ADHD can be treated… Published: 2022-02-22 The Dark Side Research In this review article, we describe the current state of knowledge regarding the comorbidity of ADHD, addiction, and criminality. Evidence-based treatment should be offered concurrently, preferably within the same healthcare unit, and the requirement for… Published: 2022-02-22 Understanding Underlying Difficulties Research I had the great honor of being the editor for a special issue on ADHD in the Medical Journal. This is my introductory piece. Published: 2022-02-22