Focuses on the features of jobs that adults with ADHD need to consider in realizing a better match between themselves and their chosen occupations.  I also discuss a variety of occupations in which adults with ADHD have found success.  Many of those occupations are in nontraditional pathways such as performing arts, athletics, self-employment, etc.

The link between childhood mental illness, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and adverse economic outcomes in adulthood is more prevalent and stronger than previously thought according to research from the University of Aberdeen.

Key point: Patients with comorbid substance use disorder were significantly less likely to reinitiate ADHD medication following a treatment gap, with the lowest reinitiation rates observed in those with substance-related criminal involvement.

Stimulant use has spiked in the post-pandemic era, particularly among young adult women. Why it matters: Demand for ADHD medications is surging, but the drugs may not be reaching the people who need them the most. Driving the news: The latest data point comes from Trilliant Health, which found a 94% increase in stimulant prescriptions…

A new Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia study examines the relationship between parenting factors and gaming disorder in young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Findings from the study were presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2026 Meeting, taking place April 24–27 in Boston.

New research shows routine medical records could help flag risk early, when support matters most

Researchers identified a more severe presentation of the condition marked by emotional dysregulation.

People with a history of psychosis often also have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, treating this condition presents doctors with a clinical dilemma: Psychostimulants are considered effective for ADHD, but are suspected of increasing the risk of psychotic episodes. A new international study provides new insights on this topic.

A Thailand-based study found that young adults who used e-cigarettes were far more likely to screen as at risk for cognitive impairment, adding fresh concern to the debate over whether vaping is really a safer alternative.

Viloxazine ER (viloxazine extended-release capsules) is a selective norepinephrine transporter inhibitor and non-stimulant that is FDA-approved for the treatment of pediatric (≥6 years of age) and adult ADHD.1 A phase 3 open-label extension (OLE) trial evaluated the long-term safety (primary endpoint) and efficacy (secondary endpoint) of viloxazine ER for children (aged 6-11 years) and adolescents (aged…

Researchers from the CAMHS Digital Lab, part of the King’s Maudsley Partnership at King’s College London and South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust have been studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children and young people with pre-existing mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. In particular looking at those who…

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders suggests that children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder perceive their own effort on cognitive tasks differently than their neurotypical peers. Specifically, children with the condition report trying less hard across a variety of brain-teasing activities, even though they do not rate the activities as any more difficult. This…