Sorry, the government’s not paying for your therapy app
New treatments for chronic conditions like opioid addiction, ADHD and insomnia are here and they’re on your smartphone — not in a pill bottle. But the government won’t pay for them, even as tech entrepreneurs insist to Congress and the Biden administration that their digital therapeutics are the next big thing.
Read MoreADHD Short Cuts: A National Scandal For UK
BBC’s Panorama has “exposed” the private health clinics awarding ADHD diagnoses in the UK without due process. However, the answer to this problem is not to doubt the veracity of those coming forward for support.
Read MoreADHD: Private clinics exposed by BBC undercover investigation
Patients are being offered powerful drugs and told they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) after unreliable online assessments, a BBC investigation has discovered.
Read MoreStudy finds how COVID-19 disrupted lives of families with kids who have ADHD
While the COVID-19 pandemic was disruptive for all families, new research finds that families raising children who have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were especially vulnerable.
Read MoreAPA panel issues recommendations for adolescent social media use
WASHINGTON – A presidential panel of the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for the use of social media by adolescents, noting that while these platforms can promote healthy socialization, their use should be preceded by training in social media literacy to ensure that youth have skills that will maximize the chances for balanced, safe…
Read MorePrescription Drug Shortages: Many Americans can’t get the medications they need.
Americans are confronting a shortage of several major drug treatments.
Read MoreFDA Updates Warnings on All Stimulants for ADHD, Other Conditions
The FDA is updating warnings for stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other conditions, citing concerns about nonmedical use of the drugs.
Read MoreHow To Tell Your Child That They Have ADHD
Help your child understand that the way their brain works is a difference that can also be a strength.
Read MoreThis Couple Went Viral After Sharing Their System For Dividing Up Household Chores, And This Is Genius
If you’ve ever lived with a significant other, you’ve probably had a handful of conversations about how to keep the house clean. And if you relate to that, then you may want to hear how this couple, Cass (They/she) and Alexa (She/Her) — together known as @twofemmegems — went viral on Instagram by finding a…
Read MoreWhat Role Does ADHD Play in Eating Disorder Treatment?
KEY POINTS: Studies show that people with ADHD are more than three times as likely as the general population to develop an eating disorder. Understanding ADHD symptoms that may be associated with the onset and maintenance of an eating disorder can be key to recovery. A thorough assessment provides valuable information that can clarify a…
Read MoreCity police to screen suspects for undiagnosed ADHD
City of London Police has become the first force in the UK to screen people being held in custody for undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The pilot aims to help people get a quick referral for diagnosis and support, the force says.
Read MoreA Fifth of Young Patients With ADHD Take Tolerance Breaks From Their Medication
One in 5 young patients self-report nonadherence to ADHD medications, citing reasons such as built tolerance, disliking the general feeling of the medication, and forgetfulness, among others.
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