A recent study involving a large group of children has shed light on why attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyscalculia frequently appear together. Researchers discovered that the likelihood of developing ADHD overlaps genetically with the likelihood of developing dyslexia and dyscalculia. This shared genetic basis helps explain why children with ADHD are more prone to…

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called them poison, but doctors say prescription stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall help millions of people.

As more Americans suspect they have ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder — social media platforms have become go-to spots for sharing symptoms and getting advice. That’s especially true on TikTok.

An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) which shows that, compared with healthy individuals, patients with an ADHD…

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Key points: Perfectionistic thoughts are common for adults with ADHD. Perfectionism in adult ADHD is thought be associated with avoidance. A recent study illustrated a connection between adult ADHD, experiential avoidance, and perfectionism. The results showed that even having low standards results in harsh self-views when falling short.

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Key points: Habit stacking makes discipline easier by linking new habits to existing routines. External motivation, like body doubling and gamification, boosts ADHD teens’ focus. Time-blocking offers structure without the pressure of rigid schedules. Small activation steps help ADHD teens start tasks and build momentum.

[Excerpt] REACH’s PPP program is a one-of-a-kind, practice-transformation course that enables pediatric primary care providers, including pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, to develop the skills needed to effectively diagnose, manage, and treat the common mental health conditions (ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.) they encounter every day in their practice.

Key Takeaways: In this randomized study, microdosing LSD was not more effective than placebo in reducing ADHD symptoms in adults. Repeated doses of the low-dose LSD were safe in an outpatient setting. Treatment-related adverse events were mild, and included headache, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and visual alterations.

The new analysis by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse also looked into how the medications are being misused.