Margaret Sibley, Florida International University – ADHD in Adults

Can ADHD start in adulthood? Margaret Sibley, associate professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral health at Florida International University, delves into diagnosing adults…Recent studies from the UK, New Zealand, and Brazil suggest that adult-onset ADHD might occur in up to 10 percent of adults. My colleagues and I were surprised by this finding…

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Kids with severe head injuries may develop ADHD later on, study finds

Young children who sustain a severe head injury may struggle with attention problems as they grow older, researchers say. A new study reports that kids who sustained a severe traumatic brain injury around ages 3 to 7 are three and a half times more likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by the time they…

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New NICE ADHD guidance published following consultation period

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is pleased that the 2018 NICE ADHD guideline has been amended following our comments during the consultation process. A number of additions relating to child safeguarding have been made, including…Parents of children under five must have completed a recognised and accredited parent training course before a diagnosis of ADHD is…

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ADHD and Pregnancy Outcomes

Women with ADHD may be more likely to have some adverse outcomes during pregnancy, new research suggests – but medication may not be the cause. A study led by researchers from the University of Sydney and published in CNS Drugs aimed to determine whether ADHD, its treatment with stimulant medication, or both might adversely affect…

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A New Documentary About Adults On Adderall — And Not Just For ADHD

Stimulant drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are commonly prescribed to kids with what’s known as ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. But recently, adults became the biggest users of these drugs…the new Netflix documentary Take Your Pills focuses on the use of these drugs to boost cognitive performance in college classrooms and the workplace.

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The Difference Between Being Distracted & Having ADHD

The understanding that high-achieving students turn to drugs like Adderall and Ritalin to get ahead academically is so well-documented that the stereotype has made its way onto TV shows like Riverdale and Pretty Little Liars. You get the idea: A smart student uses Adderall as a secret weapon to focus during a tough homework assignment…

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