Non-invasive brain stimulation, combined with cognitive training, could significantly improve symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, according to new research jointly led by the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

In a letter to the American public, the heads of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and FDA acknowledged ongoing stimulant drug shortages and recounted their initiatives to improve access — while calling for efforts to diminish potential overuse and misuse of these powerful medications.

Sometimes, conversations around mental health and neurotype are divided into a false dichotomy of consumers/clients and providers/professionals. Many assume that providers cannot have their own lived experience with a diagnosis they also treat, which is simply not the case.

KEY POINTS: Untreated or undiagnosed ADHD can lead to more serious problems, but ADHD is highly treatable. ADHD rarely exists alone: 75 percent of patients have at least one comorbidity; 60 percent have two or more. Objective and subjective measures work together across medicine—and they should for ADHD as well.

In today’s Health Talk, we’re breaking down information on some parents and experts expressing alarm over teens self-diagnosing themselves with ADHD. Dr. Justin Schreiber from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh joined us in studio.

KEY POINTS: Don’t let your kids play video games 24/7 this summer. Worry less about the time spent on screens and more about getting kids outdoors and with other people. Creatively use tech tools to encourage physical, social, and creative play. Screen time is easy, parenting is not.

An innovative training program for pediatricians is building confidence in diagnosing and treating mental health issues, getting children and teens help faster. Dr. Markeita Moore said she sees the need for mental health help in her patients daily.

Children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show greater improvement in symptoms with viloxazine extended release (ER) compared with treatment with atomoxetine, new research suggests.

An increased demand for methylphenidate products as a result of Adderall shortages has led to a short supply of some popular products, including Ritalin and Concerta.

A diet originally designed to help ward off cognitive decline in adults might also help improve attention in pre-adolescents, according to a new study. The findings could help inform future dietary interventions aimed at improving cognition in children.

A medication used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy carries the FDA’s most serious warning, but got recalled for another reason: metal was found embedded in a tablet. Sun Pharma has yanked one lot of 20 mg Methylphenidate Hydrochloride tablets.

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