KEY POINTS: ADHD is defined by clinical characteristics, as there are no definitive other tests. There should be new criteria that reflect changing ideas about ADHD like considering the context of electronic distractions and comorbidities. Family history should always be part of the assessment.

Calls for Concerta medication grow amid reports of Xenidate side effects…Patients with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and psychiatrists are once again calling on the government [of Malta] to revert to branded medication as the current treatment is having a detrimental effect on some children and adults.

Nonstimulants are also recommended for those that do not see the full benefit from stimulant medications…Vviloxazine (Qelbree), is a new treatment option, approved in the United States in April 2021. This drug is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for patients aged 6 to 17 years.

Children with autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder participating in a summer treatment program were able to wear face coverings effectively, researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle report today in JAMA Network Open.

Both cardiovascular and noncardiovascular exercise show some promise as treatments for ADHD symptoms. However, regular exercise does not automatically mean that a person will see improvements in all aspects of the condition. In this article, we look at whether exercise can help with ADHD. We also explain how often people should exercise and suggest some…

Yoga and breathing exercises can improve attention and decrease hyperactivity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A team of psychologists at Ural Federal University also found that after special exercise training, children with ADHD could engage in complex activities for longer without getting tired.

A team, led by Joseph Biederman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, examined if text message reminders could be effective in adherence to ADHD stimulant medications in both children and adults. The findings were presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Adult psychiatric outpatients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had higher levels of uncertainty intolerance compared with outpatients without ADHD, according to a poster presented at the virtual 2021 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.

Most patients will not make a full recovery from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adulthood. This late-breaking finding headlined the World Congress on ADHD – Virtual Event. Held under the specter of SARS-CoV-2, the virtual program delved into the latest research on ADHD pathophysiology, imaging, genetics, and issues on medical and psychiatric comorbidities. However, one of the…

A team, led by Kaveer Greywal, MD, Department of Psychiatry, New Bridge Medical Center, reviewed various differences between adult and pediatric ADHD in a poster presented at the 2021 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting…“Adults with ADHD tend to display far more emotional dysregulation,” the authors wrote. “There is a high correlation of anxiety and depressive…

A major issue in psychiatry remains a lack of continuity of care when young adults with neurodevelopmental conditions transition from pediatric to adult health care service due to a lack planning, consistency, availability of adult’s services and information about transitioning to adult care.

“Growing evidence from [brain imaging] studies may help better reconceptualize ADHD by linking brain-based features with improved clinical care models and treatment outcomes,” writes psychologist Jacqueline Saad and colleagues in their new paper, published in PLOS One. This latest study, which looked at white matter parts of the brain, didn’t observe any structural differences associated…