Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that often begins in childhood. Studies have found that trauma occurring in childhood may exacerbate or predict some ADHD symptoms.

Ten years ago, when Emily Stoddard was in her late twenties, she asked her therapist if they thought she might have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD.)

(CNN) — Some people browse TikTok and Instagram for recipes, memes and colorful takes on the news. Erin Coleman says her 14-year-old daughter uses these apps to search for videos about mental health diagnoses.

The FDA announced a shortage of Adderall in October that has only worsened across the country. The shortage is made worse by additional burdens such as prior authorization that prevent patients from speedily accessing the stimulant medications that are available.

After nine months of difficulty finding and filling prescriptions for Adderall, ADHD patients are now facing shortages of other medications, leaving millions who rely on the drugs with uncertainty, frustration and bureaucratic hassles.

When VaNessa Thompson wants to truly focus on doing homework for her doctoral classes at Oakland University near Detroit, she gets out her smartphone, props it on her desk, and starts streaming live video of herself on TikTok.

Parents worry about giving their kids medication to treat ADHD, but not all of their fears are based on facts.

KEY POINTS: Maintaining medication treatment for ADHD during pregnancy is increasingly common. Some women experience significant risks to their health if ADHD medications were discontinued. Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes do not appear to be elevated in offspring of mothers taking ADHD drugs. Women should discuss risks and benefits of ADHD medications during pregnancy with their healthcare…

BOSTON – Consuming THC during pregnancy could put unborn babies at higher risk of autism. Researchers in Oregon studied pregnant rhesus monkeys and found that those who consumed a daily edible containing THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana or cannabis, were more likely to have changes in gene expressions in their placentas and in their…

In a recent study, monozygotic twins with an increased birth rate had fewer autism traits and intellectual disability ratings.

More than 6.5 million people live with Alzheimer’s in the United States. More than 6 million children have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. One is usually diagnosed later in life, while the other is earlier. But could the two actually be linked?

An analysis of data from the Swedish Total Population Register revealed that individuals diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) were more likely to move their place of residence, change jobs and have unstable romantic relationships.