“ADHD in preschool children is a valid and reliable condition,” Ann Childress, MD, told attendees of the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders 2022 Conference. Research data support this notion, explained Childress, president of the Center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Inc, and adjunct associate professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas…

College students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and college students who identify as a sexuality and gender minority (SGM), respectively, have an increased risk for functional impairments, psychiatric comorbidities, and engagement in risky behaviors…In a poster presentation at the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) 2022 virtual conference, Orantes and her colleagues shared…

Helicopter parenting is understudied, especially in parents of adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). At the American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) 2022 virtual conference, Brooke Molina, PhD, of the University of Pittsburgh and her colleagues presented a poster detailing their findings on the psychometric properties of helicopter parenting in adolescents with ADHD.

Researchers from the Geha Mental Health Center, Mount Sinai, and Cambridge Health Alliance presented on the connections between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and childhood infectious diseases—as well as COVID-19—at the recent 2022 American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) virtual conference.

Compared to their peers, youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to experience significant impairment in school functioning and mental health, confirms new research. Mix in the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruptions are even greater…The paper…by doctoral students in Lehigh University’s school psychology program, George DuPaul, professor of school psychology, and colleagues from Ohio…

After her confrontation with Shanae Ankney aired on The Bachelor, Elizabeth Corrigan took to TikTok to show people how mental illnesses should be handled.

Honda dealership in Covington, Louisiana has agreed to pay a former employee $100,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit accused Honda of Covington of discriminating against an employee for having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and taking ADHD…

Many professionals agree that emotional dysregulation is an intrinsic part of ADHD, despite it not being part of the DSM-5 criteria. So, what is there to do about it? How do we lessen explosive emotions like anger, irritability, anxiety, and deep sadness?  

Getting a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for yourself or your child can be jarring. But while certain characteristics of ADHD, such as struggling to sit still, difficulty focusing, and impulsive behavior, can cause people to have trouble reaching their full potential in school or at work, there are also benefits of ADHD.…

Fidget toys are a popular way to help people push back feelings of anxiety, and improve their focus in the classroom or at work. They’re often used by people who have anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but anyone can enjoy the benefits that fidget toys provide…Multiple studies have been conducted to address the…

KEY POINTS: Those with ADHD often aim for too much change, set unrealistic expectations about performance, and struggle with following through on goals. The best strategy for achieving one’s goals, especially with ADHD, is to understand the key difference between stress and burnout. Because certain executive functioning skills are typically weaker for people with ADHD,…

Tracking the stress experienced by a pregnant mother, via a wearable device or regular checkups, could prevent developmental delays in the resulting child, according to research recently published in the journal Scientific Reports. The study involved artificial intelligence and electrocardiograms (EKG) and was conducted by scientists from Germany, Argentina, Canada and UW Medicine in Seattle.