Diagnosing ADHD in very young children can be complicated, especially when behaviors that look like symptoms may simply reflect age and maturity. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains what is developmentally normal, and how factors like family changes, anxiety, or classroom demands can mimic ADHD traits. Learn what parents should consider before pursuing a diagnosis and…

For students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who are applying to college, planning ahead can ensure they receive the mental health care and academic support they need.

8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD: Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function by Cindy Goldrich Expanding upon her bestselling book, ADHD expert Cindy Goldrich offers compassionate, science-backed tools to help parents support their child’s growth in patience, communication, emotional regulation, and independence. This update emphasizes the crucial role of executive function, elaborates on…

Recent investigations into child psychology have provided evidence that a specific cluster of behavioral symptoms is separate and distinct from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The research indicates that this condition, known as cognitive disengagement syndrome, presents a unique set of challenges that shift as children mature into adolescents. These findings were published in the Journal of Attention…

Key points: CBT is an empirically supported psychosocial treatment for adult ADHD. Advances in DBT and ACT represent the third wave of behavioral therapies and have been applied to adult ADHD. Emerging trends of process-based CBT and 4E cognition may further advance adult ADHD treatment. CBT for adult ADHD continues to evolve to further adapt…

Offering screening for neurodivergence to people detained by the police could help ensure access to appropriate support and fairer treatment in the criminal justice system, say Cambridge researchers. A study from the team suggests that one in two individuals arrested and detained in London may have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and one in 20 may…

Annual prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased 157% in Ontario from 2015 to 2023, according to a new study from researchers at ICES, North York General, and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.

Boston, MA—Reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic was linked with significantly lower rates of mental health diagnoses among children, including anxiety, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and a drop in related health care spending, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues. The benefits were especially…

THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Social media could be draining children of their ability to concentrate, a new study says. Children who spend a lot of time on Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter or Messenger gradually become less able to focus and pay attention, researchers reported Dec. 8 in the journal Pediatrics Open…

NEW YORK (AP) — A record low 54 major league players were given permission to use medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down from 61 last year and 119 in 2013.

Key Takeaways: Hormonal fluctuations, especially estrogen, significantly affect ADHD symptoms and mood in women, interacting with dopamine levels in the brain. Clinicians should screen for ADHD in women with psychiatric vulnerabilities, considering hormonal influences on mood and cognition. Stimulant medication may help counteract low estrogen levels, improving ADHD and mood symptoms during hormonal changes. More…

Key Takeaways: Long-term tolerance to stimulant medication in ADHD treatment may undermine its effectiveness, as seen in the MTA study. Acute tolerance was addressed with controlled-release formulations, but these did not prevent long-term tolerance. Current strategies to manage tolerance include dose increases and medication breaks, but alternative approaches are needed. Theoretical models suggest dopamine system…