Pregnant women who have both severe obesity and diabetes may be more likely to have children with autism, ADHD and other psychiatric disorders than mothers who don’t have either condition during pregnancy, a new study suggests…the results offer fresh evidence that the combined impact of obesity and diabetes on offspring may be worse than either…

More frequent long-term opioid use was seen among adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if they were taking stimulants, an observational study of Medicaid prescription data found. Opioid use (>=30 days) was seen among 16.5% of those who used stimulants, compared with 13% of those who did not, reported Yu-Jung Jenny Wei, PhD, of the University…

ADHD coaching can be incredibly transformative. It can help you better understand yourself, identify and harness your strengths, achieve your goals and build a meaningful, satisfying life. But depending on your budget, it also can be pricey. It’s absolutely worth the investment, but you might not have the funds available right now. So what can…

Many people with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) learn to use various tools or other methods to compensate for the areas in which they struggle. Sometimes these methods can work well. They are often a great asset that has limited consequences. But in some situations, people may use tools or methods at the expense of efficiency.

Some classroom interventions are helpful and others only make things worse. Parents can be a valuable resource…I made it my mission to ensure Nick’s teachers knew what interventions were working at home and what could help at school. Here’s what I’ve learned, and what I think every teacher should understand, too.

A recent study [1] amalgamated data from the National Poison Data System, which gets information from regional poison control centers, to evaluate annual rates of exposure to ADHD drugs, along with describing any trends from 2000-2014…This study highlights the need to focus on proper medication storage and disposal when we prescribe medications to families.

In this occasional feature, members of the Psych Congress Steering Committee answer questions asked by audience members at Psych Congress meetings. QUESTION: Can you describe any research on links between nutrition and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children?

Researchers have identified what they describe as the safest, most effective short-term drug treatments for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s methylphenidate for kids and amphetamines for adults, according to a new study. Those conclusions are drawn from an analysis of more than 133 clinical trials that included more than 14,000 children and teens, as well…

A major study led by University of Oxford academics suggests ADHD is seriously underdiagnosed and says more children should be given medication such as Ritalin, which it found is highly effective. Concerns have been raised about the number of youngsters overmedicated for the disorder – but the evidence suggests just 10 per cent of those…

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the New Drug Application (NDA) for methylphenidate (JORNARY PM) as a therapy for pediatric patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Ironshore Pharmaceuticals & Development therapy, formerly known as HLD200, is a novel methylphenidate formulation indicated for evening administration in patients with ADHD aged 6…

Children and teens with ADHD depend on you to teach them the crucial executive functioning skills such as self-regulation and organization that they need for success…Let’s look at the five typical mistakes parents make with ADHD kids and how you can overcome them…

A new study has identified adults’ smoking and depression as family environmental factors associated with the development of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. The findings, which are published in Asia Pacific Psychiatry, come from an analysis of information on 23,561 children in Korea.