As millions of Americans, both children and adult, prepare to return to school next week, an ongoing challenge has once again reared its head: a shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and other “invisible disabilities.”

Summary: A finding by neuroscientists could open doors to new treatments for a range of psychiatric and neurological disorders attributed to dysfunctions in specific dopamine pathways.

A little bit of movement can go a long way in the classroom for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). That’s according to research from Western’s Faculty of Education, which explored whether children with ADHD would perform better on classroom-related tasks while engaging in movement. The study is published in the journal Brain Sciences.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions in the daily lives of children and families around the world, which has been associated with various mental health challenges among youth. However, a new study from the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health presents a more nuanced picture, suggesting that…

Results of a Mendelian randomization study, published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, did not support a causal relationship between circulating unsaturated fatty acid (UFA) levels and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although previous evidence has demonstrated that UFAs are essential nutrients for neurodevelopment, brain function, and mental health, it remains unclear as to whether the concentration…

PEOPLE MIGHT CLAIM to have ADHD when they’re having an off day, they struggle to concentrate, or forget to do something. However, truly dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder involves a lifelong battle with attention, organization, memory, and impulse control.

Concerns about their risks have been swirling for years. Here’s what the science suggests.

Emotional dysregulation is a symptom of ADHD that many people seem to experience despite it not being in the official diagnostic criteria. It involves intense emotions that individuals may find difficult to manage.

Distraction runs rampant in our society — we can all relate. But when you have ADHD, navigating a chaotic world can be especially challenging. And adult ADHD is on the rise. During the pandemic, diagnoses and prescriptions for ADHD in adults increased significantly. So what’s driving this increase in diagnoses? And how do you tell…

Adderall and L-Tyrosine, an over-the-counter supplement, aren’t one and the same. Here’s why it’s dangerous to conflate the two.

CHICAGO – When Jessica Anacker was in junior high, a teacher pulled her out of English class one day after she was bullied by a student because of her learning disability. Instead of disciplining the tormenter, “she blamed me for being bullied,” Anacker said.