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John T Mitchell

Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology
Box 3527 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
2400 Pratt Street, 7th Floor, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences · 2021 - Present Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

In the News


Published March 13, 2024
As Legal Sports Betting Begins in N.C., Here Are Five Warning Signs of Gambling Addictions

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Recent Publications


What Can Adults With ADHD Tell Us About Their Experiences? A Review of Qualitative Methods to Map a New Research Agenda.

Journal Article J Atten Disord · November 2025 OBJECTIVES: Although ADHD has its roots in childhood, significant symptoms persist into adulthood for more than half of individuals. Adults with ADHD are heterogeneous in terms of symptom presentations, impairment domains, and relative strengths. Consequen ... Full text Link to item Cite

Trait mindfulness in adolescents with and without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Journal Article Res Dev Disabil · March 2025 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are proposed to cultivate trait mindfulness through mindfulness practice, which may in turn to lead improved clinical outcomes. Individuals who report lower levels of this trait may be promi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPs) in Adolescents With ADHD and Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS): A Pilot Open Trial.

Journal Article J Atten Disord · January 2025 Objective: Very few studies have investigated intervention approaches that may be efficacious for youth with ADHD and co-occurring cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS) symptoms. This study examined the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


1/3 CTSA UM1 at Duke University

ResearchFaculty Member · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2032

Mindfulness Intervention for College Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of Alabama · 2023 - 2026

GAMES - Guided ADHD Therapy for Managing the Extent and Severity of Symptoms

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Lumos Labs, Inc. · 2022 - 2024

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Greensboro · 2009 Ph.D.

External Links


Research Gate