Move to improve: Exercise eases depression and anxiety in kids
With more than three-quarters of children and teens experiencing depression or anxiety, parents are desperate for effective solutions. Now, new research from the University of South Australia shows that something as simple as regular exercise could be a powerful intervention to support young people’s mental health.
Read MoreRole of Pediatricians in Diagnosing ADHD
Pediatricians serve as frontline healthcare providers for ADHD diagnosis and treatment, positioned at the initial point of contact alongside schools where children first present with concerning symptoms. Before reaching specialized behavioral health services, families typically consult pediatricians who must possess comprehensive knowledge of ADHD presentation, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Read MoreThe Hidden Struggles of Inclusive Classrooms
Key points: Inclusion helps all learners, but teachers need time, training, and support to make it work. Most teachers lack training in special education and feel unprepared to meet diverse needs. Schools must invest in support staff, training, and planning time to make inclusion succeed.
Read MoreAssessing Shame-Based Family Dynamics When Treating Children With ADHD
What role do shame-based family dynamics play in the progression of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? Filmed ahead of her 2025 Psych Congress Elevate session, “Unraveling the Knots: Family Centered Strategies for Attention Deficit Disorder,” Sarah Slabaugh, DO, offers practical insights on identifying dysfunctional family patterns that may impact the presentation of ADHD symptoms in…
Read MoreExposure to heavy metals is associated with higher likelihood of ADHD diagnosis
A study in Spain found that children with higher levels of lead, cadmium, copper, and antimony in their urine had increased odds of being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). More specifically, higher levels of copper and cadmium were associated with more severe inattention symptoms, while higher levels of copper and antimony were linked to greater…
Read MoreOnset of sepsis in first week of life tied to increased likelihood of autism spectrum disorder
Early-onset neonatal sepsis is associated with an increased likelihood of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although the association with ADHD is attenuated in sibling-matched analyses, according to a study published online June 18 in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology.
Read MoreADHD linked to higher risk of premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are over 3 times more likely to experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder, especially when co-occurring with anxiety or depression, according to new research.
Read MoreSkyuka Hall’s Head Of School Tapped For National Organization
For just more than a decade, Skyuka Hall School has been meeting the challenge of providing a high-quality education to students who learn differently. That success is in no small part due to the leadership of President and Head of School, Dr. Ronald (Josh) Yother. Dr. Yother’s dedication, methodology, and results have now caught the…
Read MoreHow to manage ADHD at work and turn it into a strength
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Didier had taken her son to a psychologist for a possible ADHD evaluation when she spotted an article about women with the condition. As she read it in the waiting room, she thought to herself: They’re describing me.
Read MoreADHD medication benefits persist – but not like they used to
As ADHD medication use has surged in Sweden over the past decades, evidence is needed on whether the benefit of the medication remains consistent. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Psychiatry, shows that while ADHD medication still helps reduce the risk of self-harm, unintentional injuries, traffic accidents, and criminal behavior, its protective…
Read MorePharmacy Mixes Up 9-Year-Old’s ADHD Medicine, Gives Him Opioid More Powerful Than Morphine
Sarah Paquin tells PEOPLE that her if her son had taken the medicine, “it would have been devastating”
Read MoreFrustrated teen says he ‘hates’ his younger sibling. I know he means it.
Parent worries about fractured relationship between teen brother and his younger sibling with ADHD.
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