A guide to holiday packing if you have ADHD

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?).

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How does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?

[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…

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How to Incorporate Non-Stimulants Into ADHD Treatment Plans

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.

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Wyden wants feds to explain and fix Adderall shortage: DEA and FDA need to work in tandem to get ADHD medicine to millions

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.…

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Strategies to Help Your ADHD Teen Be a Safe Driver

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.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Active Listening Skills

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.

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