A longitudinal study of a racially and socioeconomically diverse group of girls found that those diagnosed with ADHD in childhood tend to become less conscientious, agreeable, and emotionally stable as they grow up. Girls from higher-income families tended to describe their personalities in a more negative way. The paper was published in Research on Child…

Legislators who want to see an extension of COVID-era telemedicine flexibilities slammed a draft proposed rule from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that would curb telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances.

[Excerpt] A new national survey of 1,000 American adults commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds that 25% of adults now suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD. But what worries mental health experts is that only 13% of survey respondents have shared their suspicions with their doctor.

New research shows an unexpected relationship between the daily demands of patients’ lives and the waxing and waning of ADHD.

For ADHD Awareness Month, Dave Delaney tells us how his podcast helps listeners find out about themselves, their past, and ways to navigate a future with ADHD.

If, as a teacher, your student asks you what dyslexia is, can you answer? What about dyscalculia? Most students with learning differences are going to spend the majority of their time in general education classrooms. That means their teachers need to be prepared to talk with them about why they struggle to read, write, or…

Roughly 1 in 5 children in the United States are estimated to be neurodivergent, with a range of learning and thinking differences. Those differences have nothing to do with intelligence—but derive from how their brains receive, process, and respond to information.

A new report released today by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for poor oral health than adults without ADHD.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an independent risk factor periodontitis, according to research findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Periodontitis leads to tooth loss and may contribute to systemic inflammation. Although some evidence has supported a link between adolescents with ADHD and poor oral hygiene, few studies have investigated the association between ADHD…

Federal authorities came down hard on Done Global, the California-based telehealth startup that prosecutors allege is an Adderall “pill mill” with a “predatory business model.” Its founder was arrested and most of its U.S. staff have quit, but it’s still pumping out prescriptions to its American clientele.

[Excerpt] The College of Arts and Sciences sat down with Kevin Antshel, professor of psychology and principal investigator for Syracuse University’s ADHD Lifespan, Treatment and Education Research program, to discuss the rise in ADHD diagnosis among children and adults, the signs to look out for, and the importance of treatment.

Each October we observe ADHD Awareness (and Acceptance) Month. This year’s theme is “Awareness is Key!” The goal is to provide reliable information and resources to help people thrive with ADHD.