Investigating the Long-Term Safety of ADHD Medication for Children and Adolescents
[Excerpt] Now, a recent study from the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Drugs Use Chronic Effects (ADDUCE) project, published in The Lancet, aimed to address these concerns by investigating the safety of methylphenidate in children and adolescents over a 2-year period. Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Sarah Inglis, trial manager for the ADDUCE study, to learn more about its findings…
Read MoreSenators propose ‘first step’ to address US drug shortages by examining supply chains
The deficits are a “serious national security risk and could compromise” care.
Read MoreManufacturing delays hit Takeda’s Vyvanse amid ADHD drug shortage
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited is facing a manufacturing delay for its ADHD drug, Vyvanse, just as shortages for other ADHD drugs roil the country.
Read MorePeople who use ‘smart drugs’ worse at complex tasks, study finds
Research has found those who use medications such as Ritalin without having conditions such as ADHD actually reduce their mental performance
Read MoreAbout 15% of US children recently received mental health treatment, new CDC data shows
(CNN) – Nearly 15% of children in the United States were recently treated for mental health disorders in 2021, according to new research from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreADHD: inattention and hyperactivity have been the focus of research – but emotional problems may be the missing link
So what is the neural link between ADHD and emotions? In our new study, published in Nature Medicine with colleagues at Fudan University in China, we identified a general brain basis – that we call the Neuropsychopathological Factor (NP Factor) – underlying symptoms of multiple mental health disorders, from depression to ADHD.
Read MoreADHD in Children: Focus on the Positives
Jami Demuth is the mother of three children in their teens, all of whom have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her parenting strategy? She encourages them to find ways to use their ADHD symptoms to their advantage.
Read MoreWhat is ADHD in adults? A doctor answers
Akron Beacon Journal’s Betty Lin-Fisher and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Dr. Max Wiznitzer talk about ADHD in adults.
Read MoreA guide to holiday packing if you have ADHD
Packing for travel when you have ADHD is often achieved by three less-than-ideal methods. The first involves throwing everything in a suitcase a few hours before departure and praying to the travel gods that you have packed at least a few useful items (10 bikinis and zero thermals for a ski trip, anyone?).
Read MoreIs There a Relationship Between Convergence Insufficiency and ADHD?
Eye coordination challenges can indicate a vision disorder called convergence insufficiency (CI) that may be common among people living with ADHD.
Read MoreADHD Meds Linked to Lower Suicide Risk in Borderline Personality Disorder — On the other hand, benzodiazepines were tied to highest risk of attempted or completed suicide
In patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD), attention deficit-hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medication was the only pharmacological treatment associated with a lower risk of suicidal behavior, according to a comparative effectiveness study of a Swedish nationwide cohort.
Read MoreHow does attention dysregulation impact anxiety, cognition, and low mood among adolescents?
[Excerpt] About the study: The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) cohort was analyzed, including large sample size, a diverse range of psychopathology measures, and an extensive cognitive task battery. The Parent-Child Behavioral Checklist (CBL) was used to extract dimensional mental health ratings. This checklist includes specific DSM-oriented symptoms and sum scores for attention deficit hyperactivity…
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