ADHD Weekly, June 17, 2021
Better Sleep Helps Teens Manage ADHD
The first days of summer break might find your teenager sleeping in—maybe even until noon. Many teens greet the long break as a chance to catch up on their sleep, something they likely missed during the school year. For teens who have ADHD, sleep is an important way of helping to manage ADHD symptoms, but…
What to Ask Your Child’s Doctor About New ADHD Medications
The US Food and Drug Administration approved two new medications for ADHD in the spring of 2021: Azstarys, a stimulant medication, and Qelbree, a nonstimulant. Both can be prescribed for children age six and older. Newly approved medications to treat ADHD can be promising, and these medications may fill in the gaps where other medications…
Do I Have to Talk to My Parents?
Conversations That Help, Not Hurt Featuring Rick Silver, MD Parents play an important role as their teens transition to independent adulthood. Sometimes the conversations are not easy or comfortable—especially when teens have ADHD or another brain-based condition. This recorded webinar aims to provide emerging adults with the basic skills to have necessary talks with their…