ADHD in the News 2025-10-02
October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month
This month, we take an opportunity to review Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and share education and resources.
Opinion: Appreciating the many faces of ADHD
Each October we are called to renew our awareness of and reflect on the neurodevelopmental condition known as ADHD. At this time, we are asked to consider its impact on those who have ADHD as well as those who work with or love someone with ADHD. In 2025, the theme for ADHD Awareness Month is “The Many Faces of ADHD.” This informs and reminds us that there are many facets to ADHD and it does not impact those with ADHD or present itself to third parties in the same way.
New Book Offers Practical, Research-Backed Toolkit for Adults with ADHD
Imagine a toolkit filled with tried-and-true skills that empowers adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to be more focused and productive — and to hack daily life so their strengths can shine. That's exactly what expert ADHD researcher and therapist Laura E. Knouse, a psychology professor at the University of Richmond, is offering readers in her latest book, Living Well with Adult ADHD.
Study reveals genetic and developmental differences in people with earlier versus later autism diagnosis
Researchers find different genetic profiles related to two trajectories that autistic children tend to follow. One is linked to early diagnosis and communication difficulties in infancy. The other is linked to later diagnosis, increased social and behavioral difficulties in adolescence, and higher rates of conditions like ADHD, depression, and PTSD.
Scientists Studied People With Self-Diagnosed ADHD. What They Found Was Revealing
New research out today shows that there are key differences between people who self-diagnose themselves with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and those diagnosed by a doctor.
Why a study claiming vaccines cause chronic illness is severely flawed – a biostatistician explains the biases and unsupported conclusions
At a Senate hearing on Sept. 9, 2025, on the corruption of science, witnesses presented an unpublished study that made a big assertion. They claimed that the study, soon to be featured in a highly publicized film called “An Inconvenient Study,” expected out in early October 2025, provides landmark evidence that vaccines raise the risk of chronic diseases in childhood.
Study links chronic illness in children to greater household food insecurity
Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new study suggests. The prevalence of food insecurity remained higher in this group even after adjusting for key family and household characteristics, including income, education and employment status, according to the Michigan Medicine-led research in JAMA Network Open.
The Overlap Between ADHD and Depression
Key points: People with depression and ADHD feel overwhelmed by executive functioning challenges, brain fog, and emotions. Both ADHD and depression have irregularities with neurotransmitters affecting mood, motivation, and attention. While depression reduces energy and hope, struggles with ADHD can feed feelings of failure and worthlessness. Cognitive behavioral therapy and medication has been found to best address combined ADHD and depression.
Individualized Sleep Adaptations Benefit Children With ADHD
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep difficulties emphasized the importance of behavioral and environmental adaptations in improving their ability to fall asleep, according to a study published online in BMC Pediatrics.
ADHD Awareness Matters—And How Executive Functioning Skills Can Help Everyone Thrive
Executive Functioning Skills Helps Everyone
Cesar Ochoa-Lubinoff, MD, discusses practical strategies for ADHD care in the primary care setting
Pediatricians can use structured visits, rating scales, and AAP guidelines to improve ADHD diagnosis, follow-up, and care coordination.
Postpartum Distress in Women With ADHD: Risks, Recognition, and Evidence-Based Management (Commentary)
This article explores the challenges of postpartum distress in women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), highlighting how symptoms and psychiatric comorbidities can intensify during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It reviews current evidence, treatment considerations, and strategies to support maternal mental health and infant well-being.