LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — The nationwide shortage of ADHD medications is hitting hard in metro Detroit, leaving families, health care providers and pharmacists grappling with the challenges of managing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder without essential treatments.

Key points: An imbalance in brain levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are involved in ADHD symptomology. The prefrontal cortex integrates information from several brain regions influencing executive functioning. Dysregulated emotional responses can lead to ADHD paralysis during stressful, overwhelming situations.

A recent Nutrients study examines the relationship iron deficiency (ID) and sleep-related disorders.

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in children and there are a wide variety of treatments to help them, but a new report says that 29% of cases continue into adulthood.

Summary: Mindfulness practices have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many people with ADHD may find static meditation techniques challenging. In a recent study, researchers assessed individualized responses of people to sitting in various postures during body-scan meditation. The findings suggest that a slumped posture may reduce the…

A new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology has found that exposure to greenspace may be indirectly associated with a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research offers new insights into the potential benefits of natural environments on children’s neurodevelopment and suggests that promoting greenspace in urban…

“We don’t help our families and kids with ADHD prepare for transitions—and these transitions are difficult,” says Timothy Wilens, MD, Chief, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

The odds of developing psychosis or mania increased 5-fold in study participants who took high doses of Adderall or Vyvanse.

New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants.

In an interview, lead investigator Lauren Moran, MD, shared how the results inform clinical practice on safe amphetamine dosing.

The legislation, introduced during National Suicide Prevention Month, would increase access to effective care for people with serious thoughts of suicide and alleviate pressure on emergency departments and law enforcement amidst a growing national mental health crisis.

Every time I mention I have ADHD, the usual reaction is an indifferent shrug or a casual answer like “Doesn’t everybody?” This is infuriating. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is regularly mocked and misapprehended as it appears to be just a refusal for idleness and daydreaming. But the problem with ADHD sufferers is that it’s a real…