In 2014, the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that 13.1 percent of children 8 to 15 years of age had a diagnosable mental disorder within the prior year, and 21.4 percent of 13- to 18-year-olds had a seriously debilitating disorder at some point in their childhood. Dr. David Axelson, chief of Behavioral Health at…

There’s been this funny phenomenon lately with the news media and blogosphere running multiple articles about psychiatric medication overuse at the same time new scientific research articles are showing something very different.”

In children, it can be difficult to differentiate between pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They are genetically linked, have multiple overlapping symptoms and co-occur at a rate of 60-80%. However, both disorders have distinct characteristics that are important to note. A new study looks at differences found between those with…

New research indicates the prevalence of disability among U.S. medical students may be as much as nine times higher than previously estimated. The study also assessed the accommodations schools have in place, points to the need for more research to inform better interventions and notes the challenges of collecting data on this frequently stigmatized group.

Neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are on the rise, but its underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. A new comprehensive behavioral analyses asks if this increase could be connect to paternal aging.

[Inteviews with Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, Executive Director of The Dunes East Hampton addiction treatment center and Dr. Richard Besser, ABC News’ Chief Health and Medical Editor]

The celebrity chef talks to TES about creativity, his ADHD diagnosis, school dinners and how all children should be taught about food. Heston Blumenthal was recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. “Quite severely,” the celebrity chef tells TES. “But I wouldn’t change it for the world. I have a very busy head.

The new year is upon us, and that means a fresh start. This is the perfect time to reassess where we are going in life, where we want to go, and how we are going to get there. Here are some ways to improve your quality of life in the new year.

Psychologists are aware that personality can factor into mental health – for example, perfectionism leading to clinical depression and anxiety disorders ? but the relationship between certain personality traits and psychiatric illnesses isn’t entirely clear. A fascinating new study published in Nature Genetics on Dec. 5 takes this association a step further. The findings suggest…

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” warble the lyrics heard everywhere through the holiday season. But for kids with special health needs, the flashing lights, blaring music, crowded malls, social events and schedule changes can be overwhelming. Children with mental health issues or developmental and physical challenges such as autism, ADHD, sensory issues,…

Have you ever read a description of people with ADHD as having “high energy levels” and thought “if only”? You’re not alone. The stereotype goes something like this: ADHD equals hyperactivity and hyperactivity equals Energizer Bunny, right? The keen skeptic will notice, however, that this is not exactly the most scientific reasoning…

Anyone with ADHD knows there’s a stigma around it, but if you’re a girl with ADHD, that stigma is even worse. Since symptoms of ADHD manifest differently in girls and boys, Broadly points out the disorder often goes undiagnosed in girls because the classic hyperactivity that is typically associated with ADHD is missing. Worse, though,…