Several new genes associated with conditions such as Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been identified, unearthing a significant connection between these disorders and our immune system that could lead to new treatments. The research from the University of Surrey, now published in Translational Psychiatry, also confirms the role of gene ADGRL3 in conditions such as ADHD, giving scientists…

William Ellerbe Pelham Jr., founding director of Florida International University’s Center for Children and Families, broke ground in the field of child and adolescent psychology for nearly five decades.

Summary: Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis when enter adulthood as older pupils in their year group. In the past, scientists have questioned the validity of ADHD in younger pupils, arguing they are only diagnosed because they are less mature than their peers. But this study…

Journaling can help you gain clarity, manage tasks better, and live a more organized life with ADHD. Here are some tips to get started.

How parents can help teens with ADHD overcome executive function challenges and succeed in school.

KEY POINTS: – Put the have-to task before the want-to task – Create meaningful incentives to begin, sustain and finish something – Break big tasks into smaller, more manageable ones – Motivation benefits from encouragement so notice your progress and accomplishments

Moms, in particular, are taking online quizzes to self-diagnose ADHD. But are they accurate?

These disorders are quite different but share some overlapping symptoms.

With the nationwide medication crisis, people are beginning to turn to the illegal street drug to treat their disorders—to devastating consequences.

Adult ADHD is associated with a higher risk for dementia, but medications and lifestyle changes may lower risk.

A team led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has investigated screen time in autistic (ASD) and ADHD children. Screen time refers to the amount of time a person spends on a device with a screen, such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video game system. The researchers found that children with…

Summary: Researchers have delved deeper into the brain’s noradrenaline system, revealing insights that can aid in understanding disorders like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. The study is notable for its innovative methodology: recording real-time chemical activity using routine clinical electrodes for epilepsy. The approach, a result of 11 years of refinement, now lets scientists observe brain…