Godfrey-Harris and Shaw (2023) define Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as “a form of neurodivergence, characterized by lifelong differences in attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.” While there are considerations for each ADHD subtype, this article will only focus on general presentations as many co-morbidities may occur between the subtypes.

In a recent study published in Nature Mental Health, researchers examine the relationships between neuropsychiatric and cognitive polygenic scores (PGSs), attention-related phenotypes, and psychosis spectrum symptoms.

Relative to placebo, Viloxazine extended-release (viloxazine ER) treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significant weight loss – particularly among adults with overweight and/or obesity at baseline. These study results were presented at Psych Congress 2024, held from October 29 to November 2, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The hyperfocus on tasks that is common with ADHD and autism is a real asset when it comes to sports.

For girls and women living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the clinicians who treat them, there are still more questions than answers regarding how the condition evolves over the lifespan.

Groundbreaking research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy – when used first – was less expensive and more effective than medication in treating children with ADHD. Building on this foundation, a new study by Pelham’s team at the FIU Center for Children and Families, published…

In September, California became the first state in the nation to ban six artificial food dyes from meals served in public schools. The move followed a 2021 report from the state’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) that concluded the body of evidence supported a relationship between food dye exposure and adverse behavioral outcomes…

Discovering how my brain works has helped me to better understand how to find equilibrium between my academic career and my well-being, says Ana Bastos.

Research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has called for greater recognition of the needs of neurodivergent mothers during perinatal care.

Key Takeaways: ADHD in adults is underdiagnosed, often masked by comorbid conditions, leading to significant psychosocial impairments. Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive history-taking, standardized tools, and functional assessments to differentiate from other psychiatric disorders. ADHD prevalence in adults is 2.5%, with high comorbidity rates with bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorder. Early identification…

Puerto Rican content creator Sara Mendez empowers and educates on BIPOC with ADHD

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