Key Takeaways: Adult ADHD affects 2.5% globally, often coexisting with anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. Pharmacotherapy, especially stimulants, is the primary treatment for adult ADHD, with nonstimulants as alternatives. CBT combined with pharmacotherapy (CBT + M) significantly improves ADHD symptoms at treatment end and 3-month follow-up. The superiority of CBT + M over pharmacotherapy…

People who show signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder tend to take greater financial risks when trading online, but these decisions may come at a cost. A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that individuals with higher levels of inattention and impulsivity tend to exhibit riskier trading behavior and experience lower investment returns.

A new synthesis of global evidence finds that experiencing gestational diabetes during pregnancy is linked with a decline in intellectual function among mothers, and may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. The ongoing systematic review and meta-analysis of 48 observational studies involving over 9 million…

Teaching students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder requires educators to have a deep understanding of the challenges—and strengths—that the learning difference can bring. But now, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again Commission is adding confusion and mixed messaging to educators’ plates. While the secretary’s views on vaccines have…

THURSDAY, Sept. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For children younger than 2 years undergoing surgery, no adverse neurodevelopmental effects are seen with the addition of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil to sevoflurane anesthesia versus sevoflurane alone, according to a study published online Sept. 9 in Anesthesiology.

A recent study suggests that confounding may explain the increased risks of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD associated with prenatal prescribed opioid analgesic (POA) exposure.1 Many obstetrician-gynecologists prescribe opioid analgesics to help manage their patients’ pregnancy pain. However, research has suggested a potential link between prenatal POA exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dr. Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. (1942-2025) passed away at home on August 18, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Minneapolis on June 25, 1942, Tom graduated from Knox College in 1964, earned a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School in 1968, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University in 1976.…

[Excerpt] However, while research has clarified many aspects, unresolved issues and controversies surrounding adult ADHD continue to emerge. In this paper, we summarize the empirical evidence, as well as the uncertainties and controversies, related to the definition, epidemiology, diagnosis, etiology, neurobiology, and management of ADHD in adults. Importantly, we also present the views of representatives…

Hungarian ethologists have developed the first diagnostic system capable of screening family dogs with suspected ADHD, following the diagnostic principles of human ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The research, conducted at the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), is published in Scientific Reports.

Life is hard enough for preteen girls without adding an ADHD diagnosis into the mix. That’s the struggle at the heart of Absolutely Everything, a heartfelt new graphic novel from writer/artist Damian Alexander and publisher Graphic Universe.

After Carla Ciccone gave birth to her daughter, she spiraled with shame and self-hatred. She felt lost. She felt like a fraud. Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions. She knew she needed therapy. What she didn’t expect was an ADHD diagnosis.

Researchers at the University of Oulu’s Research Unit of Clinical Medicine and Oulu Business School have examined how symptoms of adolescent ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) are related to adult income. The study found that the symptoms are not directly linked to income levels in adulthood. Instead, the impact is seen indirectly,…