A recent analysis published in Australasian Psychiatry uncovered alarming trends in ADHD-related content on TikTok. Researchers examined videos tagged with #adhdtest and found that 92% of them contained misleading information. Despite their inaccuracy, these videos significantly outperformed accurate content in terms of viewer engagement, amassing nearly all likes, comments, and favorites.

Key Facts: Cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system, influencing ADHD symptoms. The research is limited by variability in products, pathways, and ADHD presentations. CBD shows promise, but scientific evidence for ADHD treatment remains insufficient.

A new study published in BMC Psychiatry has found that women with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behavior compared to their male counterparts, highlighting the importance of considering sex-specific differences in the treatment and understanding of ADHD.

Key Takeaways: The stimulant shortage reveals critical gaps in ADHD treatment, especially for adults, with rising diagnoses and limited clinical guidance complicating care. Despite increased production quotas, DEA-imposed caps restrict supply, failing to meet rising demand for ADHD medications. Critics argue DEA quotas are overly restrictive, hindering access for patients with ADHD and exacerbating the…

More than 15 million U.S. adults have currently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, according to a recent CDC report. The report also noted that most adults with ADHD struggle with access to treatment for the condition. Ali Rogin speaks with Maggie Sibley, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, to…

Lead exposure from vehicle exhaust during childhood may have dramatically increased the number of psychiatric disorders in the U.S. and altered the state of mental health across the population, according to an observational study.

[Excerpt] We the undersigned write to express our deep appreciation for the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) continued efforts to ban the use of electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used to treat self-injurious or aggressive behavior, and to urge the FDA to take all necessary steps to release the final rule banning these devices as soon…

My name is Dr. Sasha Hamdani and I am a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD specialist. I’m also a lil TikTok-famous for my videos about ADHD, which, by the way, stands for “attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” I was first introduced to TikTok when my patients started showing me videos from the app about other people’s experiences with…

The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, TikTok recommendations can go viral within minutes – and so can its health advice.

During the height of the pandemic and racial tension around the U.S., two boys struggling with ADHD found healing through horses.

We fact-checked five of his most repeated claims.

Key Takeaways: A study found 62% of children with chronic HCV had neurodevelopmental disorders, with ADHD being the most common. Rising HCV-positive pregnancies, primarily due to vertical transmission, contribute to increased chronic HCV in children. The study emphasizes the importance of proactive identification and resource linkage for children with chronic HCV and neurodevelopmental issues. BC…