ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition rooted in delayed or atypical maturation of the prefrontal cortex  (the brain region that governs self-regulation). This maturational lag underlies the hallmark difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, and also impairs what researchers call executive function: the cognitive toolkit we rely on for working memory, impulse control, mental flexibility, emotional…

Today’s post is the latest in a multiyear series in which students have been sharing their classroom experiences and offering advice to teachers.

Quick take: People with ADHD, especially teens and young adults, are more likely to get into car crashes and other driving accidents. Studies link unsafe driving with ADHD traits, including inattentiveness and emotional dysregulation. Experts recommend getting ADHD treatment, putting your phone away while driving, and using driving assistance tools to stay focused on the…

Despite the decline, public health concerns remain for a subset of adults who frequently misuse stimulant medications, according to an evidence review from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

Health Care Fraud Unit Secures Result in Landmark Case Targeting Executives of Fraudulent Mental Health Technology Company The founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ruthia He of Done Global Inc., a California-based digital mental health company, was sentenced today to six years in prison and a fine of $1 million for orchestrating a scheme…

New phase 3 analyses show centanafadine improves adult ADHD executive function and emotional regulation beyond core symptoms, as FDA review advances toward July 2026.

Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety. Some headlines point to melatonin’s supposed immunity boosting power, while others point to unestablished links between melatonin and heart failure. I’m a pediatrician…

An Albany program is helping college students with learning differences gain confidence and life skills. Griffin Elmore, who has ADHD and autism, graduated in May from Fulton Montgomery Community College. He tells NewsChannel13’s Ally Hoy that school—and staying focused—wasn’t always easy. “It was tough to really lock in,” he said.

In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts describing improved concentration, better impulse control and enhanced well-being. However, a recent review conducted by researchers from Wroclaw Medical University shows that the currently…

When James Madison University (JMU) student Madalynn Nofplot (’26) approached Health Sciences professor Raihan Khan with an idea about listening to music and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), neither expected the results would challenge some common assumptions about studying and concentration. What began as Nofplot’s Honors Capstone grew into a published study in Psychiatry International with co-authors…

Living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, especially for children. While medication and behavioral therapies are common treatments, more families are looking into complementary options like animal-assisted interventions (AAIs). But do these methods really make a difference? A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry sheds some light on this question.

A toddler’s activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of Surrey.