ADHD in the News 2025-07-31
Breaking Down Treatment Barriers for Girls and Women With ADHD
In October of 2024, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that while nearly half of men with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive a diagnosis before the age of 12, just over 60% of women are not diagnosed until adulthood. As clinical understanding of ADHD continues to evolve, why does this gender disparity persist, and how can clinicians best support female patients in receiving an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment?
ADHD Symptoms in Women Fluctuate With Hormonal Changes
Key point: An increase in impulsivity and hyperactivity symptoms was associated with hormone levels typical of the postovulatory/early luteal phase (low estradiol, high progesterone).
ADHD can make your periods worse – here’s how to cope
'ADHD does not directly cause painful periods, but there are a few pathways that can exacerbate menstrual pain'
The Financial Challenges of ADHD—And How To Overcome Them
Key Takeaways: ADHD significantly affects long-term financial outcomes, from early adulthood through to retirement. Automation is a powerful strategy for those with ADHD—setting up automatic bill payments, investment transfers, and savings contributions right after payday eliminates the need for constant decision-making.
People are Ditching ADHD Meds. Here’s What to Know About the Alternatives.
[Excerpt] But while doctors can’t do anything about TikTok, they can ease concerns that drugs are the only way to treat your symptoms. Drug-free interventions are on the rise and can even complement pills by addressing organizational skills, emotional regulation, and stress management, says Javier Quintero, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist and an authority on treating ADHD.
The Monster at the Dinner Table
Doctors are seeing rising cases of ARFID, a childhood disorder that shuts off the basic human instinct to eat.
No, Moms Are Not to Blame for ADHD
Despite what one popular theory might make you believe.
Neurodivergent adolescents experience twice the emotional burden at school compared to neurotypical peers
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with University College London and Anna Freud, has found that negative school experiences generate twice the emotional burden in autistic and ADHD adolescents compared to their neurotypical classmates, and that this is significantly correlated with depression and anxiety.
My child is always losing and forgetting things. How can I help – without making it worse?
As school returns, parents and teachers might each be faced with the familiar chorus of “I can’t find my school jumper” and “I left my hat at home”. For parents of older kids, the stakes may be even higher: lost mobile phones or laptops left on the bus. As parents, it can be tempting to take charge by packing schoolbags yourself, or texting older children a list of things to remember at the end of each day. However, doing everything for your child robs them of an opportunity to learn.
Pharmacies experiencing relief from ADHD medication shortage
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The next few weeks mean it’s Back to School for kids all across the Tennessee Valley, and parents are getting them ready to head back to the classroom. For many, part of back-to-school preparation is ensuring they have their child’s prescription medication on hand. For almost three years, parents have struggled with this task due to an ongoing ADHD medication shortage.
Cingulate Receives $4.3 Million PDUFA Fee Waiver for ADHD Treatment, CTx-1301
Cingulate announced today that it has received a fiscal year 2025 Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) fee waiver from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new drug application (NDA) for dexmethylphenidate HCI (CTx-1301) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 years and older.1