Clinical relevance: Persistent Adderall shortages and rising diagnoses highlight the mismatch between randomized controlled trials and real-world ADHD treatment. A Swedish study revealed that more than 53 percent of nearly 190,000 ADHD patients would not qualify for traditional RCTs. Ineligible patients faced significantly higher risks of adverse outcomes, including psychiatric hospitalizations and specialist care for…

The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals.

Key Takeaways: Adult ADHD diagnoses decreased from 2016 to 2020, then increased post-2020, influenced by awareness and COVID-19 impacts. Adolescent ADHD diagnoses declined until 2018, then stabilized, with higher incidence rates than adults. Expanded DSM-5 criteria and varied diagnostic practices may have contributed to fluctuating ADHD diagnosis rates. Study limitations include demographic biases and lack…

Key points: ADHD overwhelm typically occurs when the brain is struggling to manage and process too much information. High levels of stress overloads existing challenges with executive functioning skills in ADHD. Multitasking doesn’t exist in the brain, so opt for doing tasks one at a time and practice self-care daily. Set realistic expectations for yourself…

A recent survey reveals that over half of the adults with neurodivergence say that it affects their budgeting and social gatherings during holidays.

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about one in ten children. These conditions impact development, behaviour and wellbeing. But children with these conditions and their caregivers often can’t get the support they need. Families report difficulties accessing health-care providers and experience long wait lists to receive care. Digital tools,…

A study of individuals with various psychiatric disorders found that gut microbiota composition is associated with changes in psychological functioning. Specifically, the researchers identified associations between functional domains—negative valence, social processes, cognitive systems, and arousal/regulatory systems—and the abundance of eight microbial genera in the gut. The research was published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.

Changes in the environment due to climate-related events are impacting how the brain develops

Adolescents with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and comorbid sleep problems have a higher prevalence of co-occurring mental health issues than those with ADHD without sleep problems. These study findings were recently published in Sleep Medicine.

A young boy with a habit of screaming when he didn’t get his way is among the patients Joannie Yeh, MD, a primary care physician at Nemours Children’s Health in Media, Pennsylvania, has helped in her practice.

A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has revealed key factors linked to maladaptive daydreaming in neurodivergent adults. Emotional dysregulation, internalized stigma, escapism, and self-esteem emerged as significant predictors, varying across individuals with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and both diagnoses.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms worsen right before and during a period, a new study finds, and this could impact treatment