If your child has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and also struggles with bladder control or toileting issues, you’re not alone. Many parents are surprised to learn that these challenges often go hand-in-hand. The good news? There are clear reasons behind the connection—and even better, there are practical steps you can take to help your child…

Researchers have developed an innovative new nanopore sequencing assay to identify carriers of fragile X syndrome (FXS), the leading cause of monogenic autism spectrum disorder and inherited intellectual disabilities. The study in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published by Elsevier, addresses the urgent need for a screening tool to identify carriers of FXS in a…

[Excerpt] When comparing a group of 12- to 18-year-olds with schizophrenia, a group with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),3 and a control group for 25 years, the following was found: The cognitive deficits associated with psychosis may superficially resemble ADHD but have a different longitudinal trajectory.

A recent systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed the cardiovascular effects of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications across children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD. The authors conclude that while changes in cardiovascular parameters were generally small, prescribers should routinely monitor patients during treatment.

Key Takeaways: ADHD in children increases the risk of developing bipolar disorder, with overlapping genetic factors potentially contributing to this comorbidity. Differentiating ADHD from bipolar disorder involves recognizing episodic patterns, as ADHD symptoms are constant, while bipolar symptoms occur in discrete episodes. Recent studies suggest methylphenidate may be safe for treating ADHD in bipolar patients…

Key Point: In most of the studies, researchers found only modest improvements in insomnia severity, while one study noted that combining melatonin and CBT-I improved symptoms more than a CBT-I intervention on its own.

Over the past three decades, A.D.H.D. diagnoses in the U.S. have been climbing steadily, and so have prescriptions for the medication to manage the symptoms. As the field booms, some longtime researchers are starting to question whether much of the fundamental thinking around how we identify and treat the disorder is wrong. Paul Tough, a…

“That has been the best thing,” Field says of his diagnosis

Fluctuations in estrogen levels can quietly undermine treatment, but many patients (and doctors) aren’t aware.

Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental health problem. But it isn’t always easy to get professional help, with long waiting lists in many countries.

Key points: Discipline should be guided by empathy, not replaced by it. Adjust your expectations. Don’t eliminate them. A consistent structure is a powerful expression of love.

A sweeping new review reveals that not all screen time is equal; content, context, and gaming matter most for children’s emotional well-being.