Does White (Pink, Brown) Noise Improve Attention in ADHD?

Does White (Pink, Brown) Noise Improve Attention in ADHD?

00:00 Introduction and brief history of effects of background stimulation on attention and task performance in those with ADHD
02:19 What are white, pink, grey, and brown noise
03:33 Example of white noise from a YouTube video
03:45 Example of pink noise
04:02 Example of grey noise
04:22 Example of brown noise
04:46 Discussion of recent meta-analysis of studies on whether or not white, pink, or brown noise benefits people with ADHD?

Here I briefly discuss the question of whether or not added background stimulation, specifically continuous noise generation, as in white noise, helps people with ADHD to concentrate better or improve their work performance. The answer seems to be “yes” for white or pink noise. There are no studies of the effects of brown or grey noise and ADHD as yet. However, the degree of improvement in attention and work is rather small, though statistically significant. Even so, it appears that continuous background noise, such as white or pink, might be modestly helpful for those with ADHD.

Websites used in the video:

Sounds of Sleep.com. Definitions of white, pink, and brown noise
https://www.soundofsleep.com/white-pi...

Example of white noise
   • White Noise Black Screen | Sleep, Stu...  

Example of pink noise
   • Pink Noise Ten Hours - The Classic No...  

Example of grey noise
   • Grey Noise the Smoothest & Less Known...  

Example of brown noise
   • Smoothed Brown Noise 8-Hours - Remast...  

Review Citation

Nigg, J. et al. (2024). Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Do White Noise and Pink Noise Help With Attention in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder? Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2023.1...