A rigorous systematic review of the present state of knowledge on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of specific neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and ADHD, offers reassurance that acetaminophen does not increase the risk of NDDs.

Fast Facts: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, indicating a low risk of serious health consequences but potential temporary or reversible effects. Patients are advised to check their prescription bottles and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacy…

Amanda Fok is the founder of Let’s Talk ADHD and ADHD Awareness Week, at which adults can get free ADHD assessments on October 25 and 26

My high school self wouldn’t recognize my college self. My friends joke that I’m the most “type B-type A” person they know. I always forget to submit my assignments even if I’ve done them, I leave questions blank on timed tests and my mind is constantly racing, yet I often forget everything I’m supposed to…

The response of adults with ADHD to a single dose of methylphenidate (MPH) may indicate their treatment response at 2 months, according to a study published in Translational Psychiatry. Although further research is needed, the findings from this study may help clinicians choose the medication that will deliver the best outcomes for each patient.

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders provides evidence that a brief but structured physical exercise program can help reduce stress levels in adolescents diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The researchers found that after just three weeks of moderate to vigorous physical activity, participants reported lower levels of stress and showed a measurable…

Key points: Living with the struggles ADHD causes can lead to frustration and self doubt. ADHD often increases the volume of our inner critic. Mindfulness and self-compassion support all aspects of ADHD care, allowing for a more stable and kind ground.

Cingulate’s CTx-1301 shows promising phase 3 results for ADHD, offering effective once-daily dosing and potential FDA approval by 2026.

A new study suggests that when mothers experience both depressive symptoms and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, their two-year-old children may face a heightened risk of developing their own depressive symptoms and attention difficulties. The combination of these maternal conditions appears to create a compounded challenge for early child development. The findings were published in the…

Spooky stories, garish costumes, and fun-filled frights are all a part of what people love about Halloween, but in a time when mental health is receiving greater awareness, can this holiday do more harm than good? Sarah Rosenbaum, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, spoke with Physician’s Weekly (PW) to review…

A recent study published in PLOS One suggests that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) exhibit a distinct pattern in how they visually process information over time. This pattern differs enough from that of neurotypical adults that a machine learning algorithm was able to accurately classify individuals with ADHD based on these visual traits with over…

It’s frustrating when you try to hunker down to tackle a project, only to have your mind wander. If this happens more than you’d like, new research has a solution: You can “train” your brain to be more focused. That’s the major takeaway from clinical trial results published in the journal JMIR Serious Games. The…