Virtual ADHD Care Provider Done Expands with 30 New Brick-and-Mortar Clinics
Direct-to-consumer virtual operator Done has opened 30 physical clinic locations across the country. Like Done’s virtual services, these new locations will be focused on providing ADHD care and medications to adults.
Read MorePeople with ADHD in the workplace may get ‘passed over for promotions’ and struggle to climb the corporate ladder, a clinical psychologist said
People with ADHD may face some barriers to success in corporate environments, a psychologist told Business Insider. Those with the condition often struggle with “inconsistency around efficiency,” Dr. Scott Kollins said. Consequences may include not getting promoted, poor performance reviews, or even losing your job.
Read MoreADHD Medications for Children: What to Know
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly diagnosed neurological condition. It affects more than 8% of children and 2.5% of adults. In children, ADHD can impact many aspects of everyday life, including school, daily functioning, and interpersonal relationships.
Read MoreStudy reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications
In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated the risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.
Read MoreLawsuits Seek to Link Tylenol Ingredient to Autism, ADHD
An expanding number of lawsuits are targeting the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy, alleging that exposure to the pain reliever in the womb raises a child’s risk for autism or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Whether those cases grow and move forward—with massive financial sums at stake—could depend on a key issue before a federal judge this…
Read MoreThe Unmet Need for Mental Health Services is Even Worse for Children Who Are Racial and Ethnic Minorities
Although the current mental health crisis in the US is pervasive and the need for additional mental health professionals is profound, this unmet need is not uniform for all children. Children who are not identified as non-Hispanic White typically have less access to and receive worse quality of care for mental health conditions. However, there…
Read MoreDriven by Love: Mothers on a Mission Ensure the Neurodiverse Are Counted Among Christ’s Flock
“It was really just two moms working from our kitchen table. God put that in place.” — Jane Indergaard, ADHD advocate, educator and mother on co-founding an ADHD support group
Read MoreWhat it’s like to be diagnosed with ADHD as an adult in China
Vivian Li, 27, felt “relief” when she was diagnosed earlier this year with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). “A lot of the stress and mental baggage I had before suddenly disappeared … I just felt that there is hope,” Ms Li said.
Read MoreDiagnosed With ADHD — What Should I Do Now?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition involving one or more persistent symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, or difficulty paying attention. Left untreated, ADHD can cause problems related to work, school, relationships, and self-esteem. The right treatment can help.
Read MoreWHO issues new and updated recommendations on treatment of mental, neurological and substance use conditions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has today published the third edition of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline which includes important new, and updated, recommendations for the treatment and care of mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) disorders. MNS disorders are major contributors to morbidity and premature mortality in all regions of the…
Read MoreUS Limit on a Key ADHD Drug Is Worsening Shortages, Group Says
A US shortage of the new generic version of Vyvanse, an ADHD medication, is due in part to federal limits on production, according to an industry group representing generic drug makers. Manufacturers haven’t been able to secure enough raw material “to launch their products at full commercial scale,” according to a letter from the Association…
Read MoreTexas AG sues Pfizer over quality-control lapses in kids’ ADHD drug
Nov 20 (Reuters) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Pfizer (PFE.N) and its supplier Tris Pharma of providing children’s ADHD medicine that it knew might be ineffective to the state’s Medicaid insurance program for low-income people, in a lawsuit unsealed on Monday.
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