ADHD in the News 2026-10-08
ADHD Linked to Late-Life Dementia
Key Takeaways: Adults with ADHD had substantially higher risks of mild cognitive impairment or dementia. Genetic ADHD risk predicted cognitive impairment, supporting an association beyond clinical diagnoses. Findings do not prove a causal link; treatment effects and other variables require further study.
Opinion: No one should be left to navigate world of ADHD alone
Connecticut was one of the first states in the country to celebrate October as ADHD Awareness Month (we are believed to be the first). This year’s theme is “A Community of Support” and focuses on uniting individuals, families, educators and professionals to share their lived experiences, practices and strategies, and accurate information and knowledge so no one is left to navigate the world of ADHD by themselves.
ADHD Awareness Month
Dr. Michael Morse, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital joins Good Day DC.
Peer Exchange: Managing Adult ADHD: Addressing Diagnosis, Treatment Selection, and All-Day Symptom Control, EP. 7 & 8 (Opinion)
EP. 7: Moving Beyond Spot-Treatment to All-Day ADHD Control: Treating ADHD only during visible hours leaves patients unprotected at the moments that matter most. The panel argues for symptom control that extends through bedtime, not just the workday.
EP. 8: Rethinking Long-Standing ADHD Medication Regimens: A regimen that has worked for twenty years may still be leaving symptoms untreated. The panel makes the case for revisiting long-standing ADHD prescriptions in light of newer technology.
The surprising new idea that is reshaping how we think about ADHD
Brandon Luu began thinking about the body’s circadian machinery as a teenager, when he was routinely unable to fall asleep until late, sometimes well past 2 a.m. The schedule made mornings miserable and school harder. But it also left him with a question: What happens when the body’s sense of time falls out of sync with the world around it?
The Black Wellness Edit: Why ADHD Is Often Missed in Black Women
Key Takeaways: Black women are often undiagnosed with ADHD due to societal pressures and adultification. ADHD symptoms in Black women differ, leading to misdiagnosis as anxiety or depression. Support through therapy, life coaching, and lifestyle changes is crucial for proper care.
How I Learned to Give ADHD Strategies a Fair Chance
Why “Act as if” can change ADHD self-management.
Why Do People With ADHD Get Stuck in Overthinking?
Five ways to quiet your inner critic and break the cycle.
Recognizing ADHD in High-Performing Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often goes underrecognized in adult patients, particularly those deemed “high-performers.” In this video, Timothy Wilens, MD, discusses the unique challenges in assessing and diagnosing ADHD in this patient population.
TikTok Flooded With Misinformation After FDA Linked Painkiller With Autism
MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Misleading posts on TikTok jumped significantly after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced proposed label changes to the painkiller acetaminophen last September, a new study finds. The proposed FDA label change in 2025 focused on the claim that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be tied to heightened risks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism in babies.
Endless video feeds leave users with ADHD struggling to stop, survey finds
[Excerpt] A study by Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) has quantified the negative effects of these recommender systems on people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who, among other things, experience impairments in executive functions such as impulse control, time management and self-regulation.
Genetic links to ADHD, autism and depression changed with age
A study tracking outcomes from childhood to young adulthood found distinct developmental patterns linking genetic liability for ADHD, autism and depression with peer relationships, suicidality, education and employment.
Brain scans reveal opposite reward responses in ADHD and autism
Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and those with autism spectrum disorder both experience atypical responses to rewards, but their brain activity patterns differ in opposite ways. A new analysis reveals that while the two conditions involve the same deeper brain structures, they feature distinct patterns of heightened or reduced activity that could help explain their differing symptoms.
Exclusive: Charles Spencer Says He Feels Princess Diana’s Undiagnosed ADHD Gave Her One Powerful Advantage in Royal Life
The late royal's brother tells 'Marie Claire' why her potential neurodivergence explained some of her "extraordinary public life."