New clinical guidelines call strongly for providing psychosocial supports for children and adolescents with complex attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Developed by the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP), the guideline provides a framework for diagnosing and treating complex ADHD in these age groups. Its recommendations complement existing ADHD guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics…

There “is a notable absence of high-quality evidence” that cannabis has a therapeutic effect in many mental disorders, according to a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of existing research published in The Lancet.

Neuroimaging study data published in JAMA Psychiatry suggest that certain resting-state brain connectivity patterns may be important biomarkers for the early identification of children at risk for major depressive disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Parenting any child involves highs and lows. When that child has been diagnosed with ADHD, the highs can be higher and the lows even lower.  

Hinsch is in the minority of women with ADHD. She was diagnosed and has learned how to manage the disorder. Many other women remain undiagnosed and struggle without understanding why, says Ann Arbor psychotherapist Sari Solden, who co-wrote A Radical Guide for Women With ADHD (New Harbinger Publications Inc.) with psychologist Michelle Frank. The book…

Children with elevated exposure to early life stress in the home and elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution exhibited heightened symptoms of attention and thought problems, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Columbia Psychiatry. Early life stress is common in youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who also often live in…

After spending over twenty-five years in the music business, it was quite a thing for me to be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) last year. The psychiatrist told me, “You have had this your entire life.”

Akili Interactive announced topline data from an open-label study (STARS-ADHD Adjunctive) of AKL-T01 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children with or without use of stimulants. AKL-T01 is an investigational digital therapeutic that delivers a video game based treatment to help drive engagement and compliance in children living with ADHD. It…

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity. People with the condition are often prescribed a stimulant drug called methylphenidate, which treats these symptoms. However, scientists do not fully understand how the drug works. Now, researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)…

The U.S. emerged as a major region for the ADHD market due to increased healthcare expenditure incurred on the treatment & diagnosis of the ADHD patients and growth in the number of hospitals & clinics offering EEG biofeedback & dual therapy. The global attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) market is expected to grow with increasing…

Children and adolescents who have experienced maltreatment can struggle even after they are physically safe. They might be bothered by memories of traumatic experiences or impacted by secondary adversities common among those who experience maltreatment. Add changes in relationships and social supports (including possible placement in foster care), challenges with development and academics, and an…

In a recent survey produced by Woman’s Day, the Good Housekeeping Institute, and One Mind at Work, 80% of respondents said that either they or a loved one had dealt with mental health challenges. However, a whopping 54% said they couldn’t discuss mental health at work without fear of stigma or discrimination—even though 73% felt…