The FDA has approved EndeavorOTC to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, Akili announced yesterday in a press release. This is the first and only FDA-approved over-the-counter digital treatment for adult ADHD.

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s long-awaited second attempt at a telemedicine prescribing rule has been handed off to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The rule is a major issue for telehealth companies that allow for the prescription of controlled substances, such as Adderall for ADHD, testosterone for transgender men, and buprenorphine for…

KEY POINTS: Many people go to social media sites with questions about ADHD. A study of TikTok videos about ADHD revealed that only one out of five of them was valid. Unhelpful videos were more often by non-healthcare professionals or personal experience. TikTok and other social media platform algorithms are driven by popularity, not accuracy.

An alleged $100 million fraud scheme could affect up to 50,000 people. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them.

Patients using Done or similar telehealth platforms may experience disruptions in care, health officials warned.

Tens of thousands of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder could face disruptions to treatment after a major telehealth company was accused of selling millions of Adderall pills without securely confirming an ADHD diagnosis, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Summary: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform public health officials, clinicians, and affected patients, their families, and caregivers about potential disrupted access to care among individuals taking prescription stimulant medications and possible increased risks for injury and overdose. On June 13, 2024,…

KEY POINTS: Rejection sensitive dysphoria is a stronger-than-expected reaction to rejection often experienced by ADHDers. For people with ADHD, there may be a neurological mechanism underlying rejection sensitivity. Young adults with ADHD may need extra support as they enter the dating scene where rejection is significant.

KEY POINTS: Having ADHD in your relationship can complicate thinking about leaving. Asking yourself specific questions can help illuminate your choices. Consider your contribution to the relationship problems before deciding to leave.

Being recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at the age of 34 was an eye-opening experience for me. Suddenly I realised that personality characteristics and behaviours I’d always hated and considered to be self-limiting were signs and symptoms of the disorder rather than a character flaw.

There is a high prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among PA students, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA 2024) annual meeting, held from May 18 to 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas.

Building upon the discussion of a complex case of a patient with narcolepsy, the panel provides clinical insights on cotreatment practices.