1 in 5 College Students Abuse ADHD Medication— Here’s What We Can Do About It
Over the last two decades, ADHD diagnosis and prescriptions to treat them have been on the rise, especially among college-aged students, which has contributed to higher rates of prescription stimulant misuse on college campuses. NBC spoke to three psychologists who specialize in ADHD to learn more about what’s causing the rise in diagnosis and why…
Read MoreWhat are the long-term effects of ADHD medication?
Medication can help people with ADHD focus, learn, and control their impulses. However, taking it for an extended period can cause physical and mental side effects.
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Can’t Afford ADHD Coaching
ADHD coaching can help you improve coping skills and work toward your goals. It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune.
Read More5 Steps to Building a Supportive and Inclusive Workplace for Neurodiverse Employees
Neurodiverse employees can be valuable, productive members of your workforce if you build a culture that supports them. Here are some guidelines for getting started.
Read MoreFor CFOs, ADHD can be a curse and a blessing
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can give people a boost in the workplace but it requires accommodation if it’s to be a help rather than a hindrance, specialists say.
Read MoreDevelopment of a risk calculator to predict attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder in very preterm/very low birth weight newborns
ADHD prediction was made on the basis of the following seven parameters: late-onset sepsis confirmed by blood culture, necrotizing enterocolitis, neonatal seizures, periventricular leukomalacia, respiratory distress syndrome, length of hospital stay, and number of maternal ADHD symptoms.
Read MoreSubstance Abuse in Pediatric ADHD
Theresa R. Cerulli, MD: The question around stimulants and substance abuse is in the front of all our minds. These are real risks. Obviously, the stimulants carry black-box warnings regarding risk of abuse and dependence. As much as would like to say that this is just an issue with our adult patients, it’s an issue…
Read MorePsychiatric Comorbidities in Pediatric ADHD
Theresa R. Cerulli, MD: The other challenge in diagnosing ADHD [attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder] is that the comorbid psychiatric conditions are so high. If you have ADHD, 75% of the time there’s a comorbid condition with it. In other words, straightforward ADHD exists alone in only 25% of your patients with ADHD. Seventy-five percent of the time…
Read More‘Are People with ADHD Smarter?’ Why Linking ADHD and IQ Needs Myth-Busting
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have difficulty with attention and memory. To some people, this may make them seem less intelligent than average. On the other hand, they can also appear smarter that others because of their enhanced powers of observation and the ability to hyperfocus on topics of interest. However, even…
Read MoreWhat to Do if Your ADHD Medication Messes With Your Appetite and Body Image
Stimulants like Adderall can affect hunger and weight, which in turn can take a toll on mental health. Here’s how to take care of your body and mind.
Read MoreDiet changes brain activity in children with ADHD
Children whose ADHD symptoms were drastically reduced after following a few-foods diet showed increased activity in a specific part of the brain. The more significant the change in behavior, the more the activity in this part of the brain increases. In finding this, researchers of Wageningen University & Research have, for the first time, shown…
Read MoreWhat Is ADHD Stimming and How Can You Manage It?
ADHD stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is when a person with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) repeats certain movements or sounds. The reasons for stimming may vary depending on the person and their environment.
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