A shortage of the ADHD medication Adderall and an increase in demand has led health experts to look into whether there was excessive prescribing. Some are blaming online mental health platforms that proliferated during the pandemic for advertising Adderall and for quick, insufficient diagnoses. Nichole Currie of WHYY’s The Pulse reports.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis. The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying…

An intervention program that includes mindfulness techniques, self-monitoring, and tools to enhance personal motivation offers help for people suffering from maladaptive daydreaming. This pathological form of daydreaming leads sufferers to spend a large part of their waking hours daydreaming to an extent that impairs their daily functioning. The results of a new study by researchers…

KEY POINTS: Imposter syndrome comes from a sense of insecurity in your awareness or hovering just below the surface. Many people who live with imposter syndrome also live with depression and anxiety. Imposter syndrome intensifies your vulnerabilities while denying you the satisfaction derived from efforts and success. Reducing imposter syndrome relies on shifting your perspective…

Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. What may start with a defiant “no” can escalate into a tantrum quickly, taking a long time to subside. These explosions likely happen when kids feel both flooded and agitated. Neurodivergent youth put a lot of effort into managing their feelings…

KEY POINTS: ADHD symptoms contribute to poor academic performance. The symptoms of inattentive-type ADHD make it difficult diagnose in school-age children. Advocating for your child with educators can improve their academic performance. Working with your child’s ADHD is key to their academic success.

In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder estimated to affect approximately 2.5% of children and adults worldwide. The disorder is characterized by the inability to pay attention to stimuli for prolonged periods of time, along with hyperactive and impulsive behavior. While there is now extensive neuroscience literature focusing on ADHD, the biological mechanisms underpinning…

A shortage of both generic and brand-name Adderall began in October. That’s left many ADHD patients without their needed medication.

KEY POINTS: Paul Gilbert’s evolutionary model proposes that humans switch between the threat, drive, and soothing systems to manage their emotions. Clients with ADHD often report that there are certain triggers of threat that lead to overwhelm and require a need to soothe. The ways in which people soothe can make a difference in their…

Do you hate asking for help because it makes you look weak, helpless, or incompetent? Many adults with ADHD feel this way, and you’re not alone. You may think there’s shame in getting help because you’re worried about disappointing others or possibly failing. When you refuse to ask for help, reject it when offered, or…

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions.