Is getting a song stuck in your head a sign of something more serious? Here’s what experts think.

Vitamin D deficiency in adolescents is significantly associated with both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression prevalence, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 2023 Annual Meeting, held from October 23 to 28, 2023 in New York, New York. However, the relationship between vitamin D and ADHD only…

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with a diagnosis of keratoconus in males, according to an Israeli population-based cross-sectional study. Looking at the medical records of over 900,000 military members, those with keratoconus were more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD compared with the general population (OR 1.58, 95% CI 1.38-1.81, P<0.001), and results remained…

Children with second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure face higher odds of a current attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis and more severe ADHD symptoms, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 2023 Annual Meeting, held from October 23 to 28, 2023 in New York, New York.

The COVID-19 lockdowns had a widespread impact on children’s mental health, many studies have shown — and now new research highlights how those lockdowns impacted ADHD diagnoses in 10-year-old children. A study by the University of Copenhagen in Denmark determined that kids in this age group who already had a genetic risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity…

As a kid, Wesley Jackson Wade should have been set up to succeed. His father was a novelist and corporate sales director and his mother was a special education teacher. But Wade said he struggled through school even though he was an exceptional writer and communicator. He played the class clown when he wasn’t feeling…

Drug manufacturers have agreed to increase their production of stimulant medications like Adderall to help address the ongoing shortage in the U.S., with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) making changes to its quota process.

LANHAM, Md., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD 2023, the leading experts in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will convene to deliver trusted information about the latest research, treatment options, and practical guidance to members of the ADHD community.

Since the pandemic eased, millions of Americans have had to deal with several drug shortages. For those with ADHD, it’s been an especially difficult year as they and their families have struggled to get through ordinary daily routines. Stephanie Sy has the story.

A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research has found that the use of weighted blankets can significantly improve the sleep quality of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). These blankets — which are heavier than typical bed covers — have been shown to boost the duration and quality of sleep in the…

In a recent study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers describe the relationship between problematic internet use (PIU) and the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A new study of undergraduate students found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder were more likely to be evening types compared to individuals without this disorder. Furthermore, individuals with ADHD were more prone to exhibit depressive symptoms. This trend was especially pronounced among evening-type participants. The study was published in the Journal of Sleep Research.