Cognitive testing is limited in its ability to differentiate between adults with bipolar disorder (BD) who had childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and those who did not, according to a study published in the International Journal of Bipolar Disorders.

Although fewer young people with ADHD are treated with antipsychotic drugs than suspected, many prescriptions for the drugs do not appear to be clinically warranted, according to a new study from psychiatry researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They also found that antipsychotic use among youths with ADHD was highest among…

New research highlights the potential benefits and detriments of treatment strategies for ADHD, which include both pharmacological and nonpharmacological options.

Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are much less likely than other children their age to be ready for school, new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found. The study…in Pediatrics, is among the first to comprehensively examine school readiness in young children with ADHD.

A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression and schizophrenia. A collaborative research project carried out by The University of Queensland and Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam analysed more than 400,000 individuals to determine the genes behind these five psychiatric disorders.

Differing brain activity, such as motor cortex inhibition and modulation, in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could provide a more precise diagnosis of the condition, new research suggests. In a case control study, the ability to start and delay a task in a racecar game was significantly different in children with ADHD than in typically…

Nonstimulant treatments, such as Wellbutrin, are common alternatives that doctors can prescribe to people with ADHD. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that researchers have tested for the treatment of ADHD in adults…The FDA have not approved Wellbutrin for the treatment of ADHD. However, some doctors may prescribe it to adults if they cannot take standard treatments,…

Athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with concussion seem to have longer recovery than controls, regardless of their psychostimulant medication status, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology Sports Concussion Conference, held from July 26 to 28 in Indianapolis.

Some parents may be reluctant to give their kids powerful stimulants to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, but a new review shows the medications bring significant benefits. In addition to helping kids calm down and concentrate in school, the review also found that the drugs help children avoid a lot of long-term…

Treatment for ADHD typically includes a combination of behavior therapy and stimulant medications. However, doctors sometimes also prescribe nonstimulant medications, such as guanfacine.

Many women and girls also have ADHD, but experts note they often struggle to receive diagnoses because ADHD tends to show up in different ways in women. Regardless of sex, though, ADHD in adults can create issues with focus, organization, attention, impulse control, and following through on plans.

With most people never far from their cellphones, new research on college students finds that “problematic” use is tied to a variety of mental health problems, as well as lower grades and more sexual partners. The study, which surveyed more than 3,400 students in the United States, also found that alcohol misuse was markedly higher…