David W. Goodman, MD; Greg Mattingly, MD; and Birgit H. Amann, MD, provide an overview of ADHD, including its pathophysiology as well as its prevalence in the pediatric and adult populations.

A new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders released this month includes changes to the definitions of both autism and intellectual disability that experts say will further clarify the diagnoses. The American Psychiatric Association issued the updated manual, which mental health care practitioners, researchers and insurers rely on for decision-making in…

New research from Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging supports the utility of electroencephalographic (EEG) microstates (MS) D and A as functional biomarkers for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Have you ever felt like your everyday life was extremely difficult for no apparent reason?…For some women, the above scenarios made them realize they had attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD. But rather than being diagnosed as children — as men often are — women may not receive that diagnosis until adulthood.

People, including some clinicians, may not be aware of adult ADHD and how symptoms may change as a person develops and grows. We aim to change this through the development of an Australian ADHD guideline, which is based on evidence and now open for feedback.

KEY POINTS: Adult ADHD is associated with many life problems that can also affect relationships. The loved ones of adults with ADHD often feel the stress from the ripple effects of their partners’ ADHD. A core coping strategy for couples with at least one adult ADHD partner is to regularly check in with each other.…

A large proportion of teens who overdosed on medications used to treat anxiety and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were prescribed those agents for mental health issues, according to findings published in Pediatrics. Overdoses in adolescents commonly involve prescription benzodiazepines or psychostimulants, suggesting that clinicians must weigh the risks and benefits of these medications more closely,…

Backed by SoftBank and promoted by Simone Biles, Cerebral has built the fastest-growing online mental health business. Former employees say the rapid expansion comes at the expense of patient care.  

Use of tobacco, opioids, alcohol and other substances during pregnancy increases the risk that newborns will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder as they age, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open found. Children whose mothers used opioids during pregnancy, for example, had more than double the risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, compared to those whose…

KEY POINTS: Adults with ADHD often have difficulty following treatment strategies due to distraction, memory issues, and lack of routine. Creating a reminder system or making the act of managing ADHD more interesting or fun can help one better execute ADHD treatment strategies. Using an ADHD-friendly strategy for improving management of ADHD can greatly improve…

What You Need To Know: A study by Understood surveyed 1,500 parents about their children’s experience in school during the pandemic; It found students with learning differences like ADHD were negatively impacted by remote learning; Understood expert Dr. Andrew Kahn said finding a supportive community can make a big difference

Kids with ADHD can be distractible and hyperactive. Autistic kids are more often seen as socially awkward. But despite their differences, ADHD and autism are actually two sides of the same coin. The conditions have many overlapping symptoms, which can make it challenging to decipher whether a kid has one or both of them.