They say one way to grab someone’s attention is with a startling piece of data, so get this: Four women were having espresso martinis in San Francisco this past fall. Three were diagnosed with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, as adults. The fourth just assumes she has it.

Danielle Gansky was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at age 7. Soon, she was prescribed a daily cocktail of powerful psychiatric drugs that she would be on for years. A new Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that children who start on ADHD medication at a young age are more than five times as likely to be…

Researchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.

Nicholas Fogleman combines brain imaging research with hands-on clinical care to better understand and support children and teens with ADHD.

Seoul National University Hospital researchers have linked childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate exposure with higher adult overweight/obesity and slightly shorter adult height at ages 20 to 25 years.

Key Takeaways: Centanafadine, a first-in-class NDSRI, shows promise for ADHD treatment across varied age groups, with significant symptom improvement in phase 3 trials. The drug demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with common adverse events being decreased appetite, nausea, and headache, and low abuse potential. Recent studies indicate centanafadine’s potential in addressing emotional dysregulation and executive…

Research shows that eating nutritious meals helps the brain function optimally, but numerous social media posts are claiming that avoiding gluten, dairy, corn and soy can eradicate symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Experts said these claims are not backed by robust research, cautioning against strict elimination diets for children.

The quest to understand and treat a pervasive and mystifying mental health condition.

Weddings can be challenging for those with neurodivergence. As awareness grows, vendors are creating sensory-friendly solutions.

UK had highest relative increase of five countries in study, with 20-fold rise in proportion of women over 25 using it

[Excerpt] Along with psychologist and researcher Audhild Løhre, Uthus conducted an interview study focusing on two school children: “Sofie” and “Benjamin.” Both students have ADHD. The researchers followed the pupils and their teachers over the course of one school year during which their school introduced a new model for adapted education. Both pupils describe how…

From APSARD 2026, a patient journey demonstrates opportunities in psychiatric education on stuttering and emerging treatment approaches.