Since the pandemic, the rise of ADHD content on social media has been meteoric, from the emergence of TikTok and short-form videos (anywhere from 15 seconds to 3 minutes) discussing ADHD, to “infographics” on Instagram. In 2021, TikTok videos with #ADHD were at 7.1 billion views. As of July 2023, #ADHD had 28.2 billion views…

Girls from a deprived background who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to experience multiple long-term health conditions, or multimorbidity, in adulthood, according to new research. 

Key takeaways: Mental disorders are now the leading cause of years lived with disability globally, accounting for more than 17% of all disability worldwide. The highest mental disorder burden is observed among individuals aged 15-19 and women of all ages, driven largely by anxiety and depressive disorders. Mental disorder burden varies widely across countries, with…

An expert panel has released the first formal guidance on deprescribing stimulant medications in adults with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, recommendations that come as US stimulant prescribing increased by more than 50% over the past decade with little to no direction on when treatment should be tapered or stopped. The consensus statement, developed by an American…

Background. Accurately estimating the prevalence of intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in the United States remains a challenge, with reported rates varying widely (3%-17%) based on the definitions and data sources used. Administrative data, especially from Medicare and Medicaid claims, due to their broad population coverage and longitudinal structure, can be a valuable resource for…

[EXCERPT] Cancer-related fatigue, one of the most common and hard-to-treat side effects of the disease and its treatments, can be eased by drugs widely prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis found. The results may be especially relevant as cancer diagnoses are on the rise among younger adults who are ​balancing careers and…

David Goodman, MD, shared clinical insights from his APA presentation on adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) alongside colleague Jim McGough, MD, of UCLA.

An increasing number of people are being diagnosed with ADHD, without researchers knowing exactly why. Greater awareness of ADHD and changes in diagnostic criteria may be one reason. Some people are probably misdiagnosed, while others remain underdiagnosed, according to an expert in the field. Merete Glenne Øie is a professor of psychology at the University…

Key points: ADHD questionnaires can miss difficulties when symptoms are shaped by cultural context. External structure may mask ADHD until major life transitions overwhelm coping strategies. Clinical assessment requires interpretation, not just scoring symptom checklists.

Key point: Symptoms of cognitive disengagement syndrome in early youths predicted sleep impairment across adolescents-, caregiver-, and teacher-reported assessments, underscoring the need for more research into the association between cognitive disengagement syndrome and sleep outcomes in youths.

Key points: Time management is an executive function of the brain. Time management struggles are common for people with ADHD, even those who have some time management strengths. Keeping a “menu” of time management strategies can help, in case one stops being effective.

[EXCERPT] Our team at the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University produced a report that provided a comprehensive description of the status of inequities in early childhood development in Canada for children with special needs, both before and after the onset of the pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada commissioned the report.