The following is a summary of the “Dialectical behavioral therapy-based group treatment versus treatment as usual for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a multicenter randomized controlled trial” published in the November 2022 issue of Psychiatry by Halmøy et al. Studies on structured skills training groups have revealed favorable, although still unclear, effects on core symptoms…

Elementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue of Pediatrics International.

Controlled substances became a little less controlled during the pandemic. That benefited both patients (for their health) and telehealth startups (to make money). Some potentially addictive medications — like buprenorphine and Adderall — are now far more available online to patients because of regulatory changes.

Inflow, a company developing a platform to manage ADHD using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, has raised $11 million in a Series A round of funding. ADHD, or “attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,” is a condition impacting as much as 10% of the global population. Symptoms vary, but typically involve inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety and impulsivity.

Technology developed by researchers in the UNC STAR Heel Performance Laboratory provided real-time feedback for teens during a study aimed at decreasing the risk of traffic crashes.

Summary: Researchers have identified a causal effect between childhood maltreatment and an increased risk of mental health disorders.

The potential mediating role of inflammation at 9 years, measured by CRP and IL-6, was investigated in the relationship between sleep and ADHD.

Functional MRI neurofeedback (fMRI-NF) may be ineffective in improving clinical symptoms or cognition in boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent double-blind, sham-controlled randomized controlled trial. Researchers published their results in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

Shortages of ADHD medications that started this summer with Adderall have widened to now include another major category of stimulants. For the past two months, patients have had a hard time finding methylphenidate drugs, a class that includes Novartis AG’s Ritalin and Johnson & Johnson’s Concerta. A drug manufacturer and a major pharmacy told Bloomberg…

Because having ADHD can mean you may be on the hunt for your next dopamine rush, you might be constantly on the hunt for newness in your life, which can bleed over to your sex life and relationships.

The following is a summary of the “Stress and work-related mental illness among working adults with ADHD: a qualitative study” published in the November 2022 issue of Psychiatry by Oscarsson et al. Few studies have examined the experience of working as an adult with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), despite the fact that many adults with…

KEY POINTS: Kids with ADHD may seem unruly at times, but the behavior is not necessarily intentional, nor simple for them to control. How adults respond to kids’ ADHD can shape their self-view and dictate whether conduct disturbances develop. Telling an ADHD child to “behave” or that they need “to just focus” doesn’t consider their…