Tik Tok has become a hugely popular app, but its impact is going beyond doom scrolling and into diagnosis. Its unique algorithm is helping a new generation of women identify ADHD and reach out for support. The CBC’s Emily Fitzpatrick dove into the reasons why this app became so powerful, and the way this new…

Young children are increasingly being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder​ (ADHD) and receiving medication before they even start school, a Stanford Medicine-led study shows. Dr. Yair Bannett joins CBS News with more.

[Excerpt] Stephens didn’t know then — nor did his parents — that he checked all the textbook boxes for having the brain condition ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). It can often be dismissed as normal behavior, particularly for young kids. “I had no idea, and I honestly probably didn’t help the situation at all,” his…

Key points: Labels can help or harm depending on how responsibly they are applied. Generations differ in how they view mental health labels and self-identification. Avoiding labels allows harmful behaviors and conditions to remain unaddressed. Responsible labeling requires accurate knowledge and careful context.

[Excerpt] Students are being denied meaningful academic access, not because they can’t learn, but because we assume they can’t. How can we replace pity with rigor and empathy with ambition?

TOPLINE: In the 2 years after March 2020, primary care diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in female individuals aged 1-24 years increased 24.7% above the expected rates, peaking at 158.6% above the expected rates in those aged 20-24 years, a UK study showed. On the other hand, ADHD in male individuals and depression rates in…

LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — A growing number of families across metro Detroit are facing an unexpected challenge: a nationwide shortage of ADHD medication. From children struggling in school to adults just trying to manager daily life tasks, the impact of this shortage is widespread.

Only a few decades ago, it was believed that ADHD was something one outgrew during adolescence. However, about half of those diagnosed at a young age carry it into adulthood. “For many, the cognitive and behavioral difficulties persist, although they come in a slightly different form,” says Anne-Kristin Solbakk, professor of neuropsychology at RITMO—Center for…

Several studies have shown that students who attend afternoon classes tend to perform better in school than those who attend morning classes. This is due to greater synchrony between class times and students’ biological clocks. However, a study of children and adolescents revealed that this does not apply to students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

The most common over-the-counter pain medication used during pregnancy may be linked to autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders, or ADHD, in children, according to a new study. The study contributes to a growing body of evidence that has sparked controversy in the scientific community.

Pediatricians should screen children annually for mental or developmental issues, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new clinical report. The recommendation comes in response to a mental, emotional and behavioral health crisis that’s been brewing among America’s youth, the AAP says.

Key Takeaways: From 2021 to 2023, stimulant marketing payments doubled and tripled for physicians and advanced practice clinicians, respectively. The increases were driven in large part by growth in marketing to psychiatrists (a 250% increase) and nurse practitioners (a 300% increase). The increasing use of stimulants for ADHD has raised concerns about overprescribing and misuse,…