ADHD in the News 2026-08-27
More and more moms are being diagnosed with ADHD — because of their kids
Growing up in a small midwestern town in the 1980s, Cassie Blakely learned to mask her symptoms early. She’d ask the teacher to help sharpen pencils so she didn’t have to finish a task. She learned that winning people over could be a superpower, especially when she struggled academically.
How ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria are linked
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the relationship between ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, also known as RSD.
‘Work with your brain, not against it’
First lady Sally Linton helps others discover their strengths through her coaching practice.
How you can transition your child with ADHD back to school routine
How you can transition your child with ADHD back to school routine
Back-to-school time can bring out ADHD symptoms in students. Here’s what parents can watch for
Iowa ADHD experts and pediatricians say some symptoms can be normal behaviors, but they become a problem when they get in the way of daily functioning.
6 Ways to Support Neurodivergent Teachers (Opinion)
These strategies help school leaders ensure the equity, respect, and care that all teachers deserve.
Parental loss doubles children’s risk of mental health disorders
A new, large-scale Curtin University study has found children who experience parental loss are twice as likely to develop a mental health disorder, compared to those living with both parents.
ISTL researcher co-author study on driver’s license delays among teens with ADHD
Kevin Hulme, program manager for the Stephen Still Institute for Sustainable Transportation and Logistics (SS ISTL) and a Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional (CMSP), has served as co-author on a peer-reviewed journal article.
Understanding Why We Procrastinate
Key points: Procrastination is not laziness or a lack of willpower—it involves a complex set of executive function skills. To overcome procrastination, it is important to understand how this behavior relates to key tasks. Employing key ADHD motivational and calming strategies may help.
Is It ADHD, Anxiety, Perimenopause—or All Three?
She runs her department at work. She manages the household finances, the kids' school schedules, and the calendar everyone else in the family depends on. She's the person people count on—until one day she can't find the word she needs mid-meeting, or walks into a room and forgets why. Sarah Oreck, MD, hears a version of this story in her office from women in their 40s on repeat. They all come to her looking for answers to the same question: What is going on with my brain?
‘Grossly irresponsible’ Channel 4 doc receives more than 9,000 Ofcom complaints
Channel 4’s new documentary The Great ADHD Myth? has received thousands of Ofcom complaints, after stoking viewers’ ire with its audacious premise. The documentary sought to investigate whether ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a genuine neurodevelopmental disorder or a ‘social construct’. The programme aired on August 18 and generated 9,656 complaints from that date to Monday, August 24, according to Ofcom’s weekly audience report.
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars
IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA: Dennis and Dee Get ADHD Diagnosis, Mac Doesn’t
The Gang hatches a plan to prove their intelligence after a pair of surprising test results.
Paris Hilton’s morning fix for ADHD moms: This night-before routine
Paris Hilton's ADHD isn't managed by willpower. It's the night-before checklist she runs her whole household on. Here's what she actually does.