ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. 8.8% of children ages 4-17 had ADHD in 2018. Having ADHD can be a challenge, but there are some benefits to having ADHD. From enhanced creativity to having more energy, people with ADHD can and do contribute positively to the workplace. However, stigma surrounding neurodivergence can…

Peyton Cain, 14, of Glen Burnie, Md., was in second grade, when her teacher noticed she was having trouble staying focused in class. “She mentioned it was really hard for Peyton to stay on task,” said Teri Cain, Peyton’s mother.

It’s been more than one year since the shortage of ADHD medications began, and it continues. Patients still struggle to fill their prescriptions for Adderall XR and other stimulants like Vyvanse, Concerta, and Focalin. The Food and Drug Administration’s list of drugs included in the shortage continues to grow, leaving many without their medications or…

New research of national registries in Europe suggests use of psychotropic medications, such as hypnotics, ADHD medications, and antidepressants, has increased exponentially in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. An analysis of data from more than 3.7 million Swedish children and adolescents receiving care between 2006 and 2019, results of the study demonstrate rate…

[Excerpt] The research highlights strong genetic links between suicide attempt and factors that influence physical and behavioral health—including impulsivity, smoking, chronic pain, ADHD, pulmonary conditions, and heart disease. These findings suggest that some of the genetic underpinnings of suicide are shared with these conditions.

The incidence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has greatly increased over the last few decades. The reasons are largely unknown, although environmental factors are believed to be important. According to a new study published in the public access journal PLOS ONE by researchers at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine…

Summary: In a study on the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its association with crash risk among older adult drivers, researchers found that older adult drivers with ADHD are at a significantly elevated crash risk compared with their counterparts without ADHD. Outcomes included hard- braking events, and self-reported traffic ticket events, and vehicular crashes.…

Key Takeaways: – Young people are struggling with mental health issues across the United States – Spending on services to help those age 19 and under has surged since the pandemic began – Use of telehealth services by young patients jumped more than 30-fold in the early days of the pandemic

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – A new study is looking into how prevalent attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is in the United States. Researchers looked at the last six years, including the COVID-19 pandemic. They found during that time, the prevalence of ADHD in children has not changed.

Drug enforcement officials increased the limit on US production of ADHD drugs Ritalin and Concerta, along with their generic versions, amid nationwide shortages of the medications. The Drug Enforcement Administration allows manufacturing of 53.3 million grams this year of the active ingredient in the drugs, methylphenidate, according to a public notice filed Friday. The earlier limit had been 41.8…

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration published a new draft guidance to assist sponsors in developing treatments for stimulant use disorders. The guidance, Stimulant Use Disorders: Developing Drugs for Treatment, when finalized, will be the first to provide the FDA’s current thinking on the overall development program and clinical trial design to develop drugs and…

Australian ADHD Professionals Association President Professor David Coghill says only one in five adults are “recognised” to have ADHD. Around one in 20 Australian children are estimated to have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. A Senate inquiry is looking into the barriers to consistent and timely assessment and services available to people living with…