Using a genetics-based statistical approach, researchers from the United Kingdom found attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to have a causal effect on childhood obesity and coronary artery disease. Below, researcher Evie Stergiakouli, PhD, describes the study approach, details of the findings, the significance of the results and possible future research. (video + transcript)

If working or learning virtually has you a little down, unmotivated, maybe a bit forgetful and anxious, you’re far from alone. The pandemic has caused a lot of people to feel that way. But for others, the COVID-19 pandemic and related shutdowns didn’t cause those mental health issues; it just revealed them…Bob Cattoi, the CEO…

When ADHD persists through early adulthood and on into middle age, it presents many of the same challenges it does in childhood: it’s hard to stay organized, start projects, stay on task, and meet deadlines. But now life is busier, and expectations from work and family often are even higher. Fortunately, there are lots of…

Functional brain connectivity patterns are a stable biomarker of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests. By applying a machine-learning approach to brain imaging data, investigators were able to identify with 99% accuracy the adult study participants who had been diagnosed with ADHD in childhood…The findings were published online December 17 in Frontiers of…

Adderall is a prescription medication that doctors primarily use to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Medicare may cover Adderall or its generic form when it is medically necessary. Medicare usually covers Adderall under Part D, but Part A may sometimes provide coverage. In some cases, depending on the type of plan, Medicare covers the…

Organizers for last month’s American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD) 2021 Annual Conference were able to present a slate of international attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) researchers…In an interview with HCPLive®, Cortese explained how important it is to bring an international class of researchers together in the virtual format to share data and…

Australian adults living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will soon have more affordable access to a life-changing treatment option, thanks to its expanded listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Judy Katz, a pediatric occupational therapist in Chicago, has not only worked with families to support the subtle yet complex lives of kids with sensory processing issues and ADHD for years, but she herself has ADHD—and she only recognized it in adulthood.

Lauren Friedman, a new assistant professor in the Arizona State University Department of Psychology, is working to better the lives of children with ADHD. “Even though ADHD is widespread, it tends to fly under the radar, and we don’t talk about it enough when we think about children’s mental health,” she said. “My research leverages…

Students cramming for exams often turn to Adderall — a drug approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a 2018 study that looked at how college students use the prescription drug. What students don’t realize is that this behavior can actually hurt their performance in the long-run, experts say.

The first month of the new year has come with unexpected challenges for thousands of people across the state [of Wisconsin] who take prescription Adderall, which is commonly used to treat ADHD. Doctors tell us a surprise change in Medicaid coverage created a ripple affect of problems for patients.

Because ADHD causes such wide-ranging difficulties, treating it takes a highly-individualized, multi-modal approach. If you haven’t yet considered including an occupational therapist (OT) on your treatment team, now may be a good time to investigate how an OT can help you manage symptoms and improve your quality of life.