Postpartum Distress in Women With ADHD: Risks, Recognition, and Evidence-Based Management (Commentary)
This article explores the challenges of postpartum distress in women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting how symptoms and psychiatric comorbidities can intensify during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It reviews current evidence, treatment considerations, and strategies to support maternal mental health and infant well-being.
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October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month
Opinion: Appreciating the many faces of ADHD
New Book Offers Practical, Research-Backed Toolkit for Adults with ADHD
Scientists Studied People With Self-Diagnosed ADHD. What They Found Was Revealing
Study links chronic illness in children to greater household food insecurity
The Overlap Between ADHD and Depression
Individualized Sleep Adaptations Benefit Children With ADHD
ADHD Awareness Matters—And How Executive Functioning Skills Can Help Everyone Thrive
Cesar Ochoa-Lubinoff, MD, discusses practical strategies for ADHD care in the primary care setting