CHICAGO — Children diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear to have brain abnormalities that can be observed with MRI, findings that may allow for a more objective diagnosis of the disorder, a researcher suggested here. After analyzing MRI scans of almost 8,000 children, investigators observed abnormal connectivity in the brain networks involved in memory…

KEY POINT: Methylphenidate is well tolerated and effective in reducing the frequency and severity of ADHD symptoms and improving global functioning. Functionality among preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) improves with 8 weeks of methylphenidate therapy, according to study results published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

Benzodiazepine exposure during pregnancy seems not to be associated with increased risks for development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a study published online Nov. 22 in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, found that individuals diagnosed with ADHD had differences in genes that code for known…

A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a small study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Approximately 10 million adults have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to CHADD, a respected ADHD organization founded in 1987. Now, some telemedicine services which advertise an easy path to get evaluated for a possible ADHD diagnosis and obtain a prescription, completely virtually, have entered the landscape and some experts and authorities are taking a closer look.

Everyone has bouts of distraction and forgetfulness. Here’s when psychiatrists diagnose it as something clinical.

There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market demand in the U.S. left those who rely on the drug unsure about how they’ll be able to get the medication they say they need to function. Dr. Craig…

KEY POINTS: Neuro-biologically informed methods engage the safety system of the brain and tune into neuro-biological needs. A neuroception of safety is helpful for social engagement behaviors. Neurodivergent individuals are susceptible to emotional contagion.

ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is one of the more misunderstood mental health conditions in popular culture. It’s not a simple matter of frenetic children running around, and people who have ADHD don’t necessarily find it impossible to concentrate on anything. In the latest episode of Misconceptions, Mental Floss video producer Bethel Afful discusses her own…

Novel Delivery Systems Utilized in the Treatment of Adult ADHD – Episode 6. Theresa Cerulli, MD, and Anthony Rostain, MD, MA, discuss challenges with substance abuse related to pharmacologic interventions for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment.

CONFERENCE REPORTER: “Can adults have ADHD?” Andrew J. Cutler, MD, laughingly asked at the beginning of his 2022 NEI Congress session on optimizing adult ADHD treatment. Approximately 80% of adults with ADHD go undiagnosed and untreated, Cutler shared.[1] Furthermore, 87% of adults with ADHD have at least 1 comorbid psychiatric condition, like major depressive disorder…