Adolescents who live in food-insecure households may be more likely to experience symptoms of cognitive disengagement, such as excessive daydreaming, confusion, and sluggish thinking, according to new research published in Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.

An Edith Cowan University (ECU) study published in BMC Pediatrics has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing behavior.

For people who identify with “rejection sensitive dysphoria,” perceived criticism can be overwhelming.

A recent New York Times Magazine article by Paul Tough raises questions about the increasing number of children diagnosed with ADHD and the long-term use of medication for the treatment of ADHD. While concerns about possible overdiagnosis of ADHD deserve careful attention, it is equally important to recognize that modern pressures — pandemic stress, relentless…

Scientists who study the condition are wrestling with some fundamental questions about the way we define and treat it.

What’s behind the surge in cases in the U.S.?

With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it.

The actress says she’s “shocked” by the massive popularity of Dr. Mel King, but feels a “responsibility” to represent the neurodivergent.

The DSM is used by mental health professionals to help standardize the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people across their life span. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR) is the most recent version of the…

A specialist’s perspective on how to help women and girls live long, happy lives.

Bella’s school first suspended her in Kindergarten. Five-year-old Bella had hit a teacher’s aide and ran out of the classroom. A month later, the school suspended her after she tipped over a desk and fled the school. Eight days later, she was suspended again for defiance.

A new study published in the British Journal of Psychology has found that individuals who report symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder tend to experience more involuntary memories in everyday life than those without such symptoms. These spontaneous recollections were also rated as less positive and more repetitive.