A Racing Mind, the documentary in which jockey Lilly Pinchin opens up about her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is now available to be streamed on Amazon. The one-hour documentary, originally available as a four-part series on YouTube, focuses on the season in which Pinchin – who dropped out of school at 15 to pursue…

Key Takeaways: Comorbid disorders in bipolar patients require comprehensive evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. PTSD and ADHD are common comorbidities with bipolar disorder, often confused with its symptoms, necessitating specific treatments. Sleep impairment and anxiety in bipolar patients need careful assessment to identify primary causes and guide appropriate interventions. Effective management of…

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…