ADHD in the News 2025-03-20
ADHD Drugs Under Scrutiny by RFK Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission
Key Takeaways: A recent executive order by President Trump creating the MAHA commission suggests the possibility of future restrictions on ADHD medications. The order has raised concern among parents of children who benefit from these FDA-approved treatments. The consensus among mental health experts is that when taken under the care of a doctor, ADHD medications are safe.
A.D.H.D. Videos on TikTok Are Often Misleading, New Study Finds
On TikTok, misinformation about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be tricky to spot, according to a new study. The study, published on Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, found that fewer than 50 percent of the claims made in some of the most popular A.D.H.D. videos on TikTok offered information that matched diagnostic criteria or professional treatment recommendations for the disorder.
Adult ADHD prescriptions still on the rise, especially among older women
The new analysis by researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse also looked into how the medications are being misused.
Microdosing LSD Fails to Ease ADHD Symptoms in Small Trial
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.
Press Release: The REACH PPP New Pathway to Mental Health Specialist Certification
[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.
How ADHD Teens Can Build Self-Discipline Without Burnout
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.
The 7 Choices That Actually Make A Difference When Raising ADHD Kids, According To A Specialist
Support and wisdom make their path a little easier to navigate.
Adult ADHD and Perfectionism
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.
4 Ways ADHD May Affect Your Eating Habits—and How to Get Back on Track
Experts explain the connection and offer tips to repair your relationship with food.
5 Simple Ways ADHD People Can Stop Feeling So Annoyed With Everyone
Your cheat codes for managing strong emotions.