Key point: Genetically predicted ADHD was associated with higher BMI, increased odds of type 2 diabetes, and a greater likelihood of smoking initiation.

Key points: Women with ADHD experience more perimenopausal symptoms, and earlier in life. This link may be due to consequences of ADHD such as anxiety and lower socio economic status. More intense symptoms also come from the relationship between estrogen and ADHD. Interventions to reduce chronic stress could promise to alleviate some difficulties among women…

In a recent interview with Contemporary Pediatrics, Aldo A. Conti, PhD, MsC, BsC, CPsychol, research associate at King’s College London, discussed findings from a large, multicenter clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS), a noninvasive brain stimulation device marketed for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

A longitudinal study in Christchurch, New Zealand found that individuals who displayed the most severe ADHD symptoms as adolescents were at an elevated risk of developing substance use disorder, depression, and suicidal ideation in early adulthood. They were also more likely to engage in crime and be unemployed. These individuals tended to have lower income…

A study from Boston University has found that 74% of neurodivergent youth in the U.S. who have had a dating partner in the past year have experienced one or more forms of psychological, cyber, physical, or sexual dating abuse. These youth had twice the odds of experiencing dating abuse victimization in the past year than…

Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward a type of intuitive thinking that supports creative breakthroughs, according to a new study from Drexel University researchers.

Q&A: Only a fourth of psychologists advertise providing ADHD care, far below the rates for other psychiatric conditions.

General practitioners in Victoria will soon be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. The state government says the move will cut lengthy wait times and save thousands of dollars for those seeking a diagnosis or care.

For the 2026 conference of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders, Psychiatric Times talked with Lauren Kenworthy, PhD, surrounding comorbid ADHD and autism. Kenworthy presented to the conference on this topic, covering clinical tips and important research advancements.

Key Takeaways: Children with both a low 5-minute Apgar score and low umbilical cord blood pH at birth had a greater risk of developing ADHD than reference newborns. No increased ADHD risk was observed when Apgar score or umbilical cord pH was low in isolation. The findings suggest combined clinical and biochemical indicators of perinatal…

New research suggests that the psychological traits of mothers and fathers may influence their children’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder tendencies and boredom levels in distinct ways. The findings indicate that while genetic predispositions play a significant role, specific parenting styles, such as maternal control, could help manage boredom in young children. This study was published in Scientific…

Key points: Diverse studies are showing the connection between persistent ADHD into adulthood and poor health outcomes. Children and teens with ADHD tracked into adulthood have worse health outcomes than non-ADHD adults. These outcomes include smoking, increased BMI, substance use, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and more. Health can be the focus of medical and psychosocial…