Micronutrients (vitamins + minerals) show benefit for children with ADHD and emotional dysregulation
Evidence from a randomized clinical trial shows broad-spectrum micronutrient supplementation with all known vitamins and essential minerals resulted in global improvement of attention and mood based on blinded clinician ratings
Read MoreWalmart, CVS Pharmacies Have Blocked or Delayed Telehealth Adderall Prescriptions
Some of the nation’s largest pharmacies have blocked or delayed prescriptions over the last year from clinicians working for telehealth startups that have sprung up to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to pharmacies and people familiar with the issue.
Read More‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens
Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. For one 13-year-old, the despair was almost too much to take.
Read MoreADHD Often Looks Incredibly Different In Women Vs. Men, And This Therapist Is Breaking Down Exactly Why
For many people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, that diagnosis will come in childhood. But did you know that boys are three times more likely to receive an ADHD diagnosis than girls?
Read MoreCOVID-19 disruptions have been hard on kids with ADHD, Austin expert says
Hayden Grier went from being a solid B student to a straight F student during the pandemic. “It just completely changed,” Hayden, who is now 16, said about school in spring 2020. “That threw me off. No schoolwork got done.” Switching to virtual school, then a hybrid model, then the return to in-person classes, was…
Read MoreAs Someone with ADHD, This Is How I Make Apartment Hunting Easier
“Look at these awesome apartments I can’t afford,” I thought to myself as I opened a 30th browser tab, signed up for another site’s listing, and downloaded yet another app. As my inbox cluttered, I realized I made little progress in narrowing my search, let alone viewing a unit. Is this a good time to…
Read MoreUnpacking The Stigma Around Adult ADHD
Our current system doesn’t provide enough support for neurodivergent brains. That’s fueling accusations of doctors overdiagnosing ADHD.
Read MoreADHD symptoms can sometimes look like hearing problems or hearing loss
“Can you hear me now?” I think many of you remember this commercial from Verizon: their famous “Can You Hear Me Now?” campaign. Did You Know: “Can you hear me now?” is one of the most common & significant hallmarks of ADHD! If you’re one of the many people who have a hard time understanding…
Read MoreHow undiagnosed ADHD can impact children later in life
Dr. Nina Minagawa, a Colorado-based psychologist who specializes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder, said that most adults diagnosed with ADHD exhibit symptoms before the age of 12 — they just might not have realized it. Some individuals might not have severe ADHD symptoms until they experience increased pressures and stressors, like high school…
Read MoreThe Daniels on the ADHD theory of “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” paper cuts and butts
Directors Daniel Kwan and Scheinert spoke to Salon about their bold new film that embraces the profound and profane.
Read MoreThe Relationship Between ADHD and Social Anxiety
Navigating social situations can be extra challenging for people with ADHD. In some cases, this can lead to social anxiety.
Read MoreAccommodations for ADHD in the Workplace
KEY POINTS: Employees with ADHD may have challenges in the workplace related to executive functioning, such as planning, prioritizing, and motivation. The human resources department, with the help of an ADHD expert consultant, can help an employee who has ADHD with appropriate accommodations. Effective workplace accommodations for employees with ADHD include limiting distractions, assigning a…
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