From shedding pounds and treating sleep apnea to lowering the risk of heart attacks, GLP-1s have rapidly evolved beyond their original purpose of treating Type 2 diabetes. Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are now being studied for a growing list of possible benefits, with early research pointing to possible effects on substance use disorders, neurodegenerative…

A poster presented at the 2026 Psych Congress Elevate reported that the dextroamphetamine transdermal system (d-ATS) was broadly effective for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents.

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Nearly 18 million Americans who take prescription stimulants like Adderall are facing challenges due to an ongoing nationwide shortage. Dr. Scott Hadland, chief of adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children, joined to discuss the issue. He offered advice for parents who give their children Adderall and when the best time…

Mark Gerstein, PhD, discussed the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable device data to the identification of neuropsychiatric biomarkers, with a focus on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety disorders.

What ADHD Taught Me About Leadership – I grew up in an era when attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) wasn’t recognized, diagnosed, or treated. You didn’t get accommodations—you got labeled. My report cards said I wasn’t attentive, that I “didn’t finish what I started.”

Find out if you can join the military with ADHD or anxiety. Learn about waiver requirements and how MEPS evaluates medical records.

Homelessness in the UK is reaching critical levels, with more than 380,000 people estimated to be without a home in England alone as of late 2025. There is also a growing recognition that neurodivergent people are over-represented among homeless populations. But much of this comes from anecdotal reports from service providers or localised research projects…

Children and adolescents with ADHD come into contact with child welfare services (CWS) far more often than their peers. There are many contributing factors to consider, including the fact that hyperactivity and impulsivity frequently lead to behaviors that are considered disruptive and cause academic and social difficulties. Many of these children are also growing up…

When a young child is diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents often receive advice that sounds simple: Start with behavioral support. That recommendation makes sense. Young children are learning how to manage frustration, follow routines, respond to directions, and handle transitions. Parents and caregivers are learning from the other side, trying to figure out what…

ADHD and epilepsy are the two most common neurological disorders in children and adolescents. Additionally, they appear as co-diagnoses more often than chance would predict. Roughly a quarter of children with epilepsy also have ADHD, and children with ADHD face a 2.5-times greater risk of developing epilepsy than their peers.  Clinicians have long suspected that…

As the NBA Finals and the World Cup dominate screens worldwide, they bring something else with them: dopamine highs, impulsive moments, and a relentless stream of betting ads. For people with ADHD, sports betting isn’t just another form of entertainment — the research shows it carries real risk.

A Vancouver man is facing months of detainment in the Eastern European country of Georgia after his family says he did not have a prescription for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication. Simon Rovensky, 22, was carrying an orange bottle of prescribed Adderall, with his doctor’s name on it, while on a visit to…