For more than a decade, a black box warning from the Food and Drug Administration has accompanied the ADHD drug atomoxetine cautioning users of an increased risk of suicidal thoughts. But University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers found no evidence that children taking atomoxetine were at an increased risk of suicide or suicide attempts…The…

Teens who take prescribed stimulant medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and methylphenidate within a medical context early in life are at lower risk for developing substance use problems in adolescence, according to a new University of Michigan study. When these medications are used early for nonmedical purposes, such as taking someone else’s prescription, the…

The use of certain antidepressants during pregnancy can result in offspring depression by early adolescence. Using national register data from Finland, researchers found that children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during gestation had more chance of being diagnosed with depression after age 12, reaching a cumulative incidence of 8.2% by age 15. For…

My son was three when I took him to see a mental health professional for the first time. Ari was little, but challenging in so many ways. He refused to walk outside when it rained. He’d scream whenever water splashed on his clothes. He would never fingerpaint in nursery school; he didn’t like to get…

Adults who fail to respond to antidepressant therapy may have underlying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and not treatment-resistant depression, as is often assumed, new research suggests…The research was presented here at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) Conference 2016.

This is the Medscape Psychiatry Minute. I’m Dr Peter Yellowlees. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric conditions affecting children and adolescents. Amphetamines are among the most commonly prescribed medications to manage ADHD, yet despite their addictive potential, we really don’t know how safe or efficacious they are.

A genetic variant called DRD4-7R is linked to ADHD. Rock stars are, too…DRD4-7R, found in an estimated twenty-percent of the population, has been called “the restless gene” or “the nomadic gene.” It is also frequently associated with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a condition much in the news of late due to an unprecedented increase in…

Data presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting indicated certain dosages of extended-release molindone were effective for impulsive aggression in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder already receiving optimized stimulant monotherapy and behavioral therapy.”

Congratulations, parents, on your high school senior’s upcoming graduation…Now a different kind of work begins – the preparation for starting college. You and your child will receive several checklists over the next few months…If you have a child who takes medication for Attention Deficit Disorder, anxiety, depression or any other mental health issue, you need…

62 percent of students with a valid prescription for ADHD medication say they have shared the pills with others who do not need the drug. That’s according to a study from the Journal of Addictive Diseases. So you might think what harm can it do? If it helps one child focus, why wouldn’t it help…

Data presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting indicated stimulant medication was effective and safe for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with epilepsy. “Youth with epilepsy are at risk for ADHD. Historically, physicians have been reluctant to treat ADHD in youth with epilepsy based on concern that stimulant medication may lower the…

Sandra Centorino feels extremely anxious most days…Keeping a list to stay focused and organized has done little to keep her on track…Well known psychiatrist Dr. Thomas E. Brown at Yale School of Medicine hears similar symptoms, from patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who are having a tough time with what he refers to as…