A panelist discusses how attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior, affecting approximately 10.5% of children in the US aged 3 to 17 years with higher prevalence in adolescents and boys, highlighting its various symptoms, potential causes including genetic factors, and mentioning upcoming discussions about treatment options…

Key points: Compassion fatigue arises from profound caring, not from its absence. Parents should recognize their own needs without feeling guilty. Micro-rest and support are essential for long-term caregiving resilience.

In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview published today, Professor Barbara Franke unveils her remarkable scientific journey from an inquisitive child fascinated by nature to becoming one of the world’s most influential researchers in biological psychiatry. The molecular psychiatrist at Radboud University has fundamentally transformed our understanding of how genetic variations lead to altered behavior in…

It is the first time an estimate has been made publicly available of how common the condition may be among the population.

Conversations about bettering our mental health have permeated almost every edge of society, with access to care advertised on billboards and podcasts. But for some, especially in areas near and surrounding metro Atlanta, the lack of access to mental health care has created what is essentially a care desert — and can carry big complications.

ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down what to know about adult ADHD, as diagnoses rise and social media brings more attention to the symptoms.

Like most mothers, Denise Moss was worried about her son, Kyle. He had trouble concentrating in school and couldn’t stay on task. She called him her “hummingbird,” as he was in constant motion, but never quite getting anything done. Moss decided to seek help, as a self-described “later in life,” stay-at-home mom, she wanted to…

Every week the Must Watch podcasters review the biggest TV and streaming shows. This week, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan join Naga Munchetty to review ‘Inside Our ADHD Minds’. It’s part of a documentary series which explores different kinds of neurodivergence, including autism, ADHD and dyslexia. In this episode, he meets two people with ADHD…

Key points: Risk-taking emerged as a beneficial strategy in high-reward ancestral contexts. ADHD traits may reflect once-adaptive behaviors, not just modern pathology. Risk may only appear risky when the potential rewards fail to outweigh the uncertainties.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells are rearranged during states of heightened vigilance or attention. The team found that a brain chemical associated with alertness, attention and learning alters brain connectivity and function not by acting directly on neurons, the cells…

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show signs of glymphatic system dysfunction, which may be related to their cognitive difficulties. The findings suggest that disruptions in the brain’s waste clearance system could help explain some of the persistent memory and attention problems seen…

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have identified a remarkably small but critical piece of genetic code that helps determine how brain cells connect, communicate, and function. The discovery not only deepens our understanding of how the brain’s wiring is built but may also explain the origins of several neurological and psychiatric conditions.