Packing for travel when you have ADHD is often achieved by three less-than-ideal methods. The first involves throwing everything in a suitcase a few hours before departure and praying to the travel gods that you have packed at least a few useful items (10 bikinis and zero thermals for a ski trip, anyone?).

Eye coordination challenges can indicate a vision disorder called convergence insufficiency (CI) that may be common among people living with ADHD.

In patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medication was the only pharmacological treatment associated with a lower risk of suicidal behavior, according to a comparative effectiveness study of a Swedish nationwide cohort.

[Excerpt] About the study: The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) cohort was analyzed, including large sample size, a diverse range of psychopathology measures, and an extensive cognitive task battery. The Parent-Child Behavioral Checklist (CBL) was used to extract dimensional mental health ratings. This checklist includes specific DSM-oriented symptoms and sum scores for attention deficit hyperactivity…

Catri Barrett and Samantha Pena live an ocean apart, but they have one big thing in common. Both had debilitating symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for years, but were repeatedly misdiagnosed. It was only in adulthood they were finally assessed for ADHD.

When it comes to treating pediatric and adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), many patients and providers automatically think of stimulant treatment options. As Greg Mattingly, MD, founding partner, St Charles Psychiatric Associates, and Elizabeth Judd, NP, MHS, CEO of her private practice, explain though, there are lots of non-stimulant options for pharmacological treatment.

June 5 (Reuters) – The mother of a 6-year-old Virginia boy who shot and wounded his elementary school teacher was charged on Monday with two U.S. firearms felonies, and her lawyer said she will plead guilty to both offenses under a deal with federal prosecutors.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants answers from the two federal agencies about the nearly year-long national shortage of Adderall, prescribed to over 41 million Americans to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Oregon Democrat wrote June 2 to Anne Milgram, administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S.…

Following positive top-line data released in May, Akili Interactive announced it will release its video game treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to adults who want to use it.

WASHINGTON — Children who struggle with attention and behavior problems tend to end up earning less money, finish fewer years of school and have poorer mental and physical health as adults, compared with children who don’t show early attention and behavior problems, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

KEY POINTS: Factors such as distractions and overthinking can become safety concerns regarding teen drivers with ADHD. Teens with ADHD may need more time to obtain a driver’s license. Implementing safe driving strategies can decrease reckless driving in ADHD teens.

Have you ever tried to have a serious conversation with somebody who obviously isn’t paying attention to you? Chances are we’ve all been on both sides of that equation. Listening isn’t always easy. In fact, listening is a skill that we all have to practice.