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…

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.

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.

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.

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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…

Key Takeaways: Amphetamine extended-release tablets are effective and safe in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have symptoms that many of us find relatable — such as difficulty sitting still or being easily distracted. At one point or another, you may have even said something like “I’m so ADHD!” to describe your own experiences. As a result, it’s easy to forget that ADHD is…

ADHD is not a new issue in education journalism. But this roundup of research sheds new light on how the pandemic has impacted kids with ADHD and why some student groups are being over- and underdiagnosed.

Transgender children are at least three times as likely as their cisgender peers to experience depression, anxiety and neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, new research has found.

A new study published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology suggests that lower birth weight is linked to attention-deficit and aggression issues.

Mental-health startup Done grew quickly by offering online prescriptions for ADHD, touting “worry free” refills and “next day” appointments. But in recent months, an influx of patients and a focus on growth has overwhelmed the company’s clinicians and exacerbated their concerns about Done’s ability to properly look after patients.