Telehealth Has Failed ADHD Patients, But They Aren’t Giving Up
Hi everyone, it’s Ike in Boston. Last week I wrote a story about troubles at an ADHD telehealth startup called Done. Patients and advocates tell me that telehealth can be hugely helpful for people with ADHD if it’s done right.
Read MoreLongitudinal Study of Sleep and ADHD Symptoms
Good night, sleep tight! Researchers performed a 9-year follow-up of sleep disturbance and ADHD symptoms in a population-based cohort study.
Read MoreIn Adult ADHD, Home-Based Brain Stimulation Improved Attention — Device may address need for non-pharmacologic treatment options, researchers say
Home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) improved attention in adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who were not taking stimulant medications, a randomized trial showed.
Read MoreAs children’s ADHD diagnoses rise, parents discover they have it, too
When her son Jake was diagnosed with ADHD at age 11, it didn’t occur to Cary Colleran that she may have the condition as well. It didn’t occur to her that the appointments she forgot, the permission slips left on the kitchen table, the misremembered dates of field trips might be anything other than a…
Read MoreDiagnoses of developmental, behavioral, and mental health problems more likely for children with rare genetic disorders
A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood of being diagnosed as autistic, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental health difficulties.
Read MorePediatric ADHD, Psychiatric Disorders Medication Lowers Substance Misuse Risk
Treating psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents with psychotropic medication does not increase the risk of developing substance use, misuse, or substance use disorder and, in fact, appears to reduce the risk in individuals with pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder, and psychotic disorders. Researchers published their findings in the Journal of Child and…
Read MoreTeva Is Facing Adderall Supply Disruptions as Demand for ADHD Drug Soars
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., the biggest seller of Adderall in the US, has been experiencing “supply disruptions” of the popular ADHD drug at a time when demand is at all-time highs, a spokesperson for the company said.
Read MoreWhat is adult ADHD and how to treat it – The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript
This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode: Adult ADHD: What it is, how to treat it and why medicine ignored it for so long, published on May 12, 2022.
Read MoreCan ADHD Get Worse During Menopause?
ADHD is often thought of as a children’s condition, but research indicates that around 4.4 percent of American adults have ADHD. Adults with ADHD may see their symptoms fluctuate over time. Some people find that their symptoms get worse during the menopausal transition.
Read MoreADHD and Seeking Therapy? Five tips for how to find the best therapist for you.
KEY POINTS: A seasoned therapist takes in the whole person: what’s happening psychologically, relationally, and environmentally. Find someone who understands ADHD and executive functioning challenges and works collaboratively to solve daily issues effectively. Effective therapy will use a variety of evidence-based modalities to create appropriate interventions to address mental health issues.
Read MoreGenetic Liability for ADHD, Schizophrenia, Increase Risk for Pregnancy-Related Factors
Genetic liability for neurodevelopmental conditions increased the risk for many pregnancy-related factors, according to study results published in JAMA Psychiatry. Investigators from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health sourced data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa) which was a population-based pregnancy cohort study conducted between 1999 and 2008. Mothers (n=14,539) and…
Read MoreHow well do amphetamine extended-release tablets work in adults with ADHD?
Key Takeaways: Amphetamine extended-release tablets are effective and safe in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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