Women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being failed by the Chinese healthcare system, with many self-diagnosing through social media

In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported alarming increases in the numbers of children requiring special education services. While student enrollment in US schools remained stable from 2006-2021, the percentage of children receiving special education services increased 10.4%.

Though it’s currently cleared by the FDA to lessen attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms only in children between the ages of 8 and 12, Akili Interactive’s EndeavorRx digital therapeutic may actually be even more effective among older users.

Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) who also have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience worse lung function, according to a new study from Israel and Spain. But the study also spotlighted a potentially far-reaching impact from ADHD on CF symptoms and care for children and adults who may have both disorders.

The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis with rising rates of hospitalization for suicide and self-harm events among children and adolescents. A study, “Characteristics Associated with Serious Self-Harm Events in Children and Adolescents,” set to be published in the June issue of Pediatrics, looked at how best to determine which…

[Excerpt] Using documented medical diagnostic codes, the research team identified children who were later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other neurodevelopmental conditions.

Many kids with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not be getting the treatment they need, a cross-sectional study suggested. Of 1,206 children with parent-reported ADHD, only 26.2% ever received any form of outpatient mental health care, reported Mark Olfson, MD, MPH, of Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City,…

RSD begins when a person has perceived rejection or has actually failed at a task. The awareness of their shortcomings is then emotionally internalized at a high intensity.

People who take the over-the-counter supplement melatonin for better sleep may be getting more—or less—of the drug than they think, according to a new study published Apr. 24 in JAMA.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. It’s often first identified due to classroom disruptions from characteristic symptoms of the condition like inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. There is no single test that doctors can use to diagnose ADHD.

Walnuts have been associated with better cognitive development and psychological maturation in teens, new research shows. Adolescents who consumed walnuts for at least 100 days showed improved sustained attention and fluid intelligence as well as a reduction in symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared with matched controls who did not consume the nuts.

KEY POINT: Children with ADHD who followed all 24-HMB recommendations were less likely to have difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions and making or keeping friends.