Does cannabis affect brain development in young people with ADHD? Too soon to tell, reports Harvard Review of Psychiatry

While ADHD is clinically defined to have impairments in cognitive functioning, cannabis use by itself is also associated with cognitive impairments: “[T]he evidence to date does not clearly support either an addictive effect or an interaction – whether protective or harmful – with cannabis use,” according to the study by Philip B. Cawkwell, MD, of…

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UofL psychology specialists launch low-cost ADHD evaluation service

UofL faculty member and ADHD specialist Paul Rosen, associate professor in the UofL Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has launched the UofL ADHD Evaluation Service which provides children ages 6 through 17 with ADHD evaluations in just a few weeks. The evaluations are conducted by Rosen and his colleagues. With support from the WHAS…

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Therapist with ADHD explains how she ‘learned to clean as a messy person’

Licensed therapist and TikToker Kc Davis…explain how her own ADHD impacts her messiness and how she’s learned “to clean as a messy person.” Davis shared a video showing her doing “a full reset” of her space while explaining the various reasons why some people don’t have the executive function capabilities to “clean as they go.”

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Why ADHD Should Be Renamed

Part 1: ADHD is a problematic label and should be changed. KEY POINTS: ADHD can be a confusing and sometimes misleading name for some people with the condition. For example, inattentive ADHD patients can be confused when they are given the label ADHD, because they are not hyperactive. ADHD also comes with advantages, so the…

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ADHD Treatment Options Should Extend Beyond the Medications Alone

Clinicians should include dietary and behavioral training in treatment plans for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which impacts the “entire person,” said Napoleon Higgins, Jr, MD, CEO of Bay Pointe Behavior Health, South East Houston Research Group, and Global Health Psychiatry, Houston, Texas, in a session at this weekend’s Psych Congress Elevate virtual meeting. He…

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All About CBD for ADHD

There isn’t much evidence that CBD can help you manage ADHD. But if you have co-occurring anxiety, CBD might be more beneficial…Some people with ADHD say they have successfully self-medicated with CBD. These are stories, though, and not controlled studies. There’s no way to tell if CBD is really what helped or if the placebo…

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Ann C. Childress, MD: The Promise of Viloxazine for Pediatric ADHD

There remains a need to develop new treatments for pediatric patients with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly in extended release formulation. One such option might be viloxazine (Qelbree), which gained US Food and Drug Administration approval in April for pediatric ADHD patients between 6-17 years old. (podcast)

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Can Toddlers Get an ADHD Diagnosis?

Toddlers are children between the ages of 1 and 3 years, according to the AAP. Since ADHD is a condition you’re typically born with, it’s possible for toddlers to have ADHD even if they’re young. While some children do receive an ADHD diagnosis before they’re 4 years old, this isn’t common.

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ADHD and tiredness: What to know

Anecdotal evidence from adults sharing ADHD stories online suggests that many experience brain fog, low motivation, and fatigue. Tiredness is not part of the official diagnostic criteria for ADHDTrusted Source, but a handful of studies do suggest that some people with ADHD experience fatigue. Keep reading to learn more about the links between ADHD and…

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Parent’s Guide for Disciplining Kids Who Have ADHD

Before you lose your temper for the umpteenth time when your child is out of line, remember it’s not their fault, or yours. Children with ADHD just need a different approach to discipline…Because it’s so common, there’s plenty of research on strategies you can practice to help make discipline easier for both you and your…

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