The FDA is updating warnings for stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other conditions, citing concerns about nonmedical use of the drugs.

Help your child understand that the way their brain works is a difference that can also be a strength.

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KEY POINTS: Studies show that people with ADHD are more than three times as likely as the general population to develop an eating disorder. Understanding ADHD symptoms that may be associated with the onset and maintenance of an eating disorder can be key to recovery. A thorough assessment provides valuable information that can clarify a…

City of London Police has become the first force in the UK to screen people being held in custody for undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The pilot aims to help people get a quick referral for diagnosis and support, the force says.

One in 5 young patients self-report nonadherence to ADHD medications, citing reasons such as built tolerance, disliking the general feeling of the medication, and forgetfulness, among others.

Because older adults have a greater risk for cardiovascular events associated with stimulant prescribing, clinicians should initially screen and then monitor patients’ blood pressure and heart rate.

Alexandria, VA – More than 6.3 million people worldwide in 2022 took a mental health screening using the Mental Health America (MHA) Online Screening Program, a nearly 138% increase from 2020 and a 19% increase from 2021. Rates of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts remain at the high 2021 levels, and more people screening at…

KEY POINT: The age at which teenagers with ADHD start taking prescription stimulant medications and the duration of use of these drugs may impact the development of substance use disorder.

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Deja Taylor, the mother of a 6-year-old boy who allegedly shot his first grade teacher in January, says she is willing to take responsibility for the incident, and that her son’s actions can be linked to his ADHD diagnosis.

Designers and players are pioneering ways to make role-playing games more welcoming for people with ADHD, autism, and other social needs.