KEY POINTS: The Done ADHD prescribing scandal has been grabbing the headlines. Telehealth will still remain important for access to mental health treatment, which is so difficult to access. The larger issue is how do we get ADHD patients the treatments they need, both doctor visits and medications.

Among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the diagnosis of ADHD subtypes significantly differs by sex – as girls and women are more likely to be diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD while boys and men are more likely to be diagnosed with combined-type or predominantly hyperactive ADHD. These study findings were published in the Journal of…

In a recent study published in the journal Autism Research, a group of researchers examined the association between family history of neurodevelopmental (NDD) and neuropsychiatric (NPD) disorders and the developmental outcomes in younger siblings (SIBS) of children with autism.

For patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), both stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications are effective at reducing symptom severity and improving quality of life (QoL), according to findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

ADHD’s potential link to substance use disorder is a significant concern for those diagnosed with it. Understanding this link is key to getting appropriate help sooner.

Greater race-related stress is associated with greater attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms among Black adults, according to study findings published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

Some 15%-20% of the world’s population are neurodivergent, with conditions such as autism, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and others. With different strengths and challenges around learning, engaging socially, or completing certain tasks, neurodivergent people can face barriers in the workforce.

Gathering as a family for a meal can serve several purposes: from social connection to nutrition. But this can also make eating and mealtimes tricky to manage when someone in the family is neurodivergent.

Do physical health conditions in childhood affect ADHD symptoms at age 17 years? Researchers investigated these associations in a large cohort study.

New research has highlighted the higher risk of self-harm and suicide among teenagers with ADHD and the need for better-tailored intervention strategies. Australian children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to self-harm and exhibit suicidal behavior as teenagers, research shows.

An investigation shows the close relationship between childhood sleep disorders and the development of ADHD symptoms in preadolescence. The study, recently published in the European Journal of Pediatrics, represents important progress in understanding the causes of ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting around 7.5% of children.

Placebo treatment was found to improve symptoms across multiple disorders, though the level of improvement varied from diagnosis to diagnosis, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.