Many girls with ADHD aren’t diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible explanation for this. The study, published with my colleague Sorcha Walsh, found that while many of the women we interviewed may have displayed signs of ADHD while at school, these weren’t interpreted as such. This misrecognition…

A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn’t need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a press release that San Francisco-based Done Global is…

TikTok’s algorithm favors mental health content over many other topics, including politics, cats and Taylor Swift, according to a Washington Post analysis.

A new study suggests that children with ADHD may exhibit a distinctive, measurable pattern of brain activity that could reflect differences in neural efficiency. The researchers focus on aperiodic EEG activity, proposing it as a potentially more consistent marker than some commonly used EEG measures.

Lumos Labs has obtained a clearance from the FDA for its popular Lumosity brain training platform, greenlighting a version of it to be marketed as a prescription digital therapeutic for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for the first time. Dubbed LumosityRx, the agency’s 510(k) covers the smartphone app’s use in improving attention among people between…

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Young adolescents, especially boys, who participated in organized sports between ages 6 and 10 are less likely to defy their parents, teachers and other authority figures, a new study by researchers in Canada and Italy suggests.

From dark, sound-proofed rooms to clever storage solutions, families with autism and ADHD are finding inspired ways to adjust their environments

Diagnosing ADHD in very young children can be complicated, especially when behaviors that look like symptoms may simply reflect age and maturity. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what is developmentally normal, and how factors like family changes, anxiety, or classroom demands can mimic ADHD traits. Learn what parents should consider before pursuing a diagnosis and…

For students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who are applying to college, planning ahead can ensure they receive the mental health care and academic support they need.

8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD: Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function by Cindy Goldrich Expanding upon her bestselling book, ADHD expert Cindy Goldrich offers compassionate, science-backed tools to help parents support their child’s growth in patience, communication, emotional regulation, and independence. This update emphasizes the crucial role of executive function, elaborates on…

Recent investigations into child psychology have provided evidence that a specific cluster of behavioral symptoms is separate and distinct from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The research indicates that this condition, known as cognitive disengagement syndrome, presents a unique set of challenges that shift as children mature into adolescents. These findings were published in the Journal of Attention…