A shortage of both generic and brand-name Adderall began in October. That’s left many ADHD patients without their needed medication.

KEY POINTS: Paul Gilbert’s evolutionary model proposes that humans switch between the threat, drive, and soothing systems to manage their emotions. Clients with ADHD often report that there are certain triggers of threat that lead to overwhelm and require a need to soothe. The ways in which people soothe can make a difference in their…

Do you hate asking for help because it makes you look weak, helpless, or incompetent? Many adults with ADHD feel this way, and you’re not alone. You may think there’s shame in getting help because you’re worried about disappointing others or possibly failing. When you refuse to ask for help, reject it when offered, or…

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions.

(CNN) — Once a week, ADHD coach Robin Nordmeyer joins a Zoom meeting of other coaches while she writes blogs, does administrative tasks or works on content for presentations she has been putting off. Nordmeyer, who has ADHD, isn’t necessarily using the meeting to collaborate with others — she just needs their presence as a…

Adolescent girls across the country are facing record levels of violence, sadness and despair, according to new survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And teens who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, questioning and other non-heterosexual identities also experience high levels of violence and distress, the survey found.

Summary: Children as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a new study found.

New Curtin University-led research has found caregivers of neurodivergent children are more likely to experience clinically significant levels of stress, poor mental health, financial hardship, and negative relationships. The research, published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, explored the health and well-being of caregivers of children living with neurological conditions such as autism…

KEY POINT: Highest age-adjusted 2021 suicide rates and highest relative percentage change identified for American Indian or Alaska Native persons.

TUESDAY, Feb. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children who were exposed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications their moms took during pregnancy are not more prone to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or autism, researchers report.

KEY POINTS: Colleges must provide reasonable accommodations for equitable access for mental health and neurodevelopmental disabilities. The quality and accessibility of student supports vary widely among schools. For teens with mental health or neurodevelopmental needs, living with a roommate can offer challenges that make or break success at school.

Stimulant and nonstimulant medications have improved symptoms for many individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, some patients show an inadequate response to these treatment strategies, while others have contraindications or experience prohibitive side effects with the use of such therapies.