Letter writer is stuck in a frustrating cycle of constantly telling their son with ADHD to stop certain behaviors.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals has announced that lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Arynta) oral solution will be available mid-2026 for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients aged 6 years and older.1 Arynta gained US Food and Drug Administration approval back on June 16, 2025, for the treatment of ADHD in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and…

A new campaign from Otsuka aims to educate healthcare professionals about the far-reaching impacts of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on patients’ lives, beyond just the diagnostic symptoms of the condition.

Six in 10 Patients With Severe Borderline Personality Disorder Have Symptoms of ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be a common comorbid condition in patients with severe borderline personality disorder, a study in Psychiatric Research & Clinical Practice has found.

Key point: Genetically predicted ADHD was associated with higher BMI, increased odds of type 2 diabetes, and a greater likelihood of smoking initiation.

Key points: Women with ADHD experience more perimenopausal symptoms, and earlier in life. This link may be due to consequences of ADHD such as anxiety and lower socio economic status. More intense symptoms also come from the relationship between estrogen and ADHD. Interventions to reduce chronic stress could promise to alleviate some difficulties among women…

In a recent interview with Contemporary Pediatrics, Aldo A. Conti, PhD, MsC, BsC, CPsychol, research associate at King’s College London, discussed findings from a large, multicenter clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS), a noninvasive brain stimulation device marketed for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A longitudinal study in Christchurch, New Zealand found that individuals who displayed the most severe ADHD symptoms as adolescents were at an elevated risk of developing substance use disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation in early adulthood. They were also more likely to engage in crime and be unemployed. These individuals tended to have lower income…

A study from Boston University has found that 74% of neurodivergent youth in the U.S. who have had a dating partner in the past year have experienced one or more forms of psychological, cyber, physical, or sexual dating abuse. These youth had twice the odds of experiencing dating abuse victimization in the past year than…

Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward a type of intuitive thinking that supports creative breakthroughs, according to a new study from Drexel University researchers.

Q&A: Only a fourth of psychologists advertise providing ADHD care, far below the rates for other psychiatric conditions.

General practitioners in Victoria will soon be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. The state government says the move will cut lengthy wait times and save thousands of dollars for those seeking a diagnosis or care.