ADHD in the News 2025-10-23
Thomas Brown, Who Busted Myths Related to ADHD, Dies at 83
As the disorder began to be recognized, the psychologist helped shape the way it was understood by the public and professionals
Women With ADHD Face Later Diagnosis, Worse Outcomes Than Men
THURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face delayed diagnosis and worse outcomes than men, according to a study published in European Psychiatry and presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress, held from Oct. 11 to 14 in Amsterdam.
The Worst Thing to Say to Someone With ADHD
We’ll save you the trouble of wondering: Yes, people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have considered using a planner, setting an alarm clock, and creating reminders on their phone. No, those suggestions aren’t helpful.
Does Extended Time on Tests Actually Help Students With ADHD?
Some of the most common supports for students with ADHD might not be effective
FDA and Kenvue say no autism link to Tylenol use during pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The maker of Tylenol is urging U.S. health regulators not to add an autism warning label to it and other pain relievers containing acetaminophen, calling the request “unsupported by the scientific evidence and legally and procedurally improper." Kenvue’s response, dated Oct. 17, came after a citizen petition sought new pregnancy warnings for acetaminophen. The petition, filed by the Informed Consent Action Network, asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to note a possible link between prenatal exposure and autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
New research reveals how ADHD sparks extraordinary creativity
Summary: Researchers have discovered that ADHD’s hallmark mind wandering might actually boost creativity. People who deliberately let their thoughts drift scored higher on creative tests in two large studies. The findings hint that mindful management of mental drift could turn ADHD’s challenges into creative strengths.
Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed
Many news outlets have reported an increase – or surge – in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, diagnoses in both children and adults. At the same time, health care providers, teachers and school systems have reported an uptick in requests for ADHD assessments. These reports have led some experts and parents to wonder whether ADHD is being overdiagnosed and overtreated.
ADHD Underdiagnosed and Undertreated in Minority Communities
Key point: When looking at understanding ADHD, ODD, and racial bias, the author cited a report that Black children are 69% less likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD and Hispanic children are 50% less likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD than White children.
How to Support Students with ADHD
Key Takeaways: 1) The behaviors of ADHD can be different from student to student, but there are strategies that help not only them, but the class as a whole. 2) A common misconception about kids with ADHD is that they can control it, but it's a brain-based condition that affects executive functioning and is not something they can control without interventions. 3) It is important to recognize that ADHD is not a deficit and that there are many highly successful adults who also have ADHD.
Our study of 267,000 kids reveals the hidden burden of multiple developmental conditions
Our new study highlights a crucial, but often hidden, aspect of child health – the mental health impact of living with two or more neurodevelopmental conditions. We found children with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions – such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning difficulties, developmental delay, speech disorders, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and behavioural problems – are much more likely to have depression and anxiety.
Treating Mental Illness During Pregnancy the Same as Any Medical Illness: In Conversation With Jennifer L. Payne, MD
A reproductive psychiatrist discusses the implications of recent FDA announcements on medication use during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of mental health for mothers and babies.
Altered brain activity patterns affect ADHD risk, not vice versa
A new study used genetic variations to determine whether certain brain activity patterns influence the risk for developing ADHD, or vice versa. Results showed that genetic variants leading to lower levels of a specific type of brain activity when a person is at rest (resting alpha-band EEG activity) increase the risk for ADHD. No evidence was found that genetic liability to ADHD influences these brain activity patterns. The paper was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Large genetic study links cannabis use to psychiatric, cognitive and physical health
University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.
Paris Hilton: Why I’m not hiding my ADHD from my kids (Commentary)
When I became a mom, my relationship with ADHD changed forever. Suddenly, it wasn’t just about me trying to manage my racing thoughts, messy closets, or 3 am idea storms. It was about the example I wanted to set for my children.