Aug 31 (Reuters) – Drugmakers have begun shipping copycat versions of Takeda Pharmaceutical’s (4502.T) drug Vyvanse, which is expected to offset the ongoing shortage of the ADHD medicine in the United States.

The hyperactivity disorder, usually referred to as ADHD, is an independent risk factor for several common and serious mental health issues, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health. It is associated with major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, the eating disorder anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts, the findings show, prompting the…

Cocaine use continues to be a public health problem, yet despite concerted efforts, no drugs have been approved to resolve cocaine addiction. Research suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin®) could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy, but clinical results have been mixed.

EP. 1: Chapter 1. History of Stimulants in ADHD EP. 2: Chapter 2. Guidance and Recommendations for the use of Stimulants in Adults With ADHD EP. 3: Chapter 3. Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Long-Acting Stimulants EP. 4: Chapter 4. Optimal Treatment Outcomes for Treating Patients With ADHD EP. 5: Chapter 5. Adult Perspectives on ADHD Medications…

Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study from the Youth Development Institute at University of Georgia, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments.

When Jessica Kennedy was five years old, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her mother told FRONTLINE in the 2008 documentary The Medicated Child that she couldn’t go a day without taking medication to stabilize her mood.

The transition from summer fun to a more structured classroom schedule can be tough for some kids and can reveals symptoms of ADHD that need to be addressed, Allina Health child and teen Psychologist Dr. Clinten Vanlith explains.

A swath of energetic, charismatic ministry leaders fight for focus.

Seven years ago, I wrote an essay about what life would feel like if I didn’t struggle with saving money. In it, I envisioned the power of having enough in emergency funds to tide me over in case I needed to leave an abusive job or relationship.

Since the start of the COVID pandemic, there has been more attention given to problems of mental ill-health including depression than ever before. A new therapeutic option, especially for depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, is slowly helping to address some of these considerable unmet needs in our community.

[Excerpt] The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that SSRI treatment for postnatal depression was associated with better outcomes up to five years after childbirth than mothers with postnatal depression who did not take SSRIs. These included reduced child behavioral difficulties (such as conduct problems and antisocial behavior), child ADHD symptoms and maternal depression,…

KEY POINTS: It’s been 10 months since the Food and Drug Administration first announced a nationwide shortage of Adderall — and the supply strain could potentially worsen in the months ahead. Some experts noted they’re concerned about market conditions as children, who are commonly affected by ADHD, head back to school. It’s nearly impossible to…