HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he has attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast that aired on Friday.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often talked about as if it were a single condition. But anyone who works with children with ADHD-or raises one-knows that symptoms can look very different from one child to another. A new brain imaging study now provides scientific evidence for this everyday observation, showing that ADHD is not one-size-fits-all at…

The University of Cincinnati’s Melissa DelBello was featured in a National Geographic article discussing recent research she coauthored that used brain imaging to identify three distinct subtypes of of [sic] ADHD, each with its own chemical interactions in the brain. The research was published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A single 25 mg dose of a combination of amphetamine-dextroamphetamine salts (Adderall) can have measurable cardiovascular effects in healthy young adults, a Mayo Clinic study found. Researchers, whose findings are published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aimed to better understand how the stimulant affects those who use it without a medical prescription.

Universities from Harvard to Hampshire have admitted significantly more students with disabilities over the last decade, as diagnoses for A.D.H.D. and anxiety increase.

A recent survey highlights variation in the training credentials and experience across the burgeoning industry, which is mostly unregulated and unlicensed

Key points: Some neurodivergent folks get stuck in their heads because of cognitive distortions common brain processes. An important first step is to become aware of these distortions and processes. Awareness can be promoted through practicing effective metacognition in the way that works for you.

New research highlights the fluctuating course of pediatric ADHD and the continued role of stimulant medications as first-line therapy.

Key Takeaways: Aniracetam is a supplement that may help improve memory and mood but needs more research for safety and effectiveness. Side effects of aniracetam can include anxiety, irritability, and sleeping problems. Aniracetam may interact with medications for ADHD, allergies, mental health, and blood pressure; consult a healthcare provider before use.

Key point: Compared with veterans who are independently housed, those with homelessness are 20% less likely to receive ADHD stimulant medications.

They’re spotlighting the disorder’s hormonal link — and possibly changing how it’s treated.

Those with the condition tend to struggle in the domains where AI excels, and vice versa.