ADHD in the News 2026-03-26
Report links ADHD drug shortage in US to global supply chain disruptions
A nationwide shortage of stimulant medications used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be rooted less in prescribing practices or federal production quotas than in global supply chain disruptions, according to an analysis published late last week in JAMA Health Forum. The study, led by researchers from Yale University, examined potential causes of the US stimulant shortage in 2022 and 2023, when many patients reported difficulty filling their prescriptions.
ADHD medication may reduce later risk of psychosis, study finds
Prior research had suggested a possible link between stimulants prescribed for ADHD and psychotic disorders such as bipolar.
TikTok’s mental health ‘minefield’
A substantial proportion of TikTok posts about ADHD and autism are misleading - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers investigated the accuracy of mental health and neurodivergence information across social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). They found that these platforms are awash with misleading or unsubstantiated mental health content - and that TikTok is the worst offender. The study also reveals that posts about neurodivergence such as autism and ADHD contained higher levels of misinformation than many other mental health topics.
I Think My Employee Has A.D.H.D. Should I Tell Him?
Plus, my co-workers had an affair and misused company funds. Somehow, I’m the one dealing with the fallout.
Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don’t follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6–10% of kids and 2–6% of adults. People with ADHD have either mainly inattentive symptoms (such as lacking concentration), mainly hyperactive and impulsive symptoms (such as speaking or acting without thinking), or a combination of the two. Two people with ADHD can have very different symptoms and experiences. So it’s important for clinicians who diagnose the condition to have the right knowledge and expertise. But our new research found half of psychologists who assess for ADHD don’t follow the diagnostic guidelines or criteria.
Global Data Indicates Gentle Quarter-century Decline in ADHD in Adolescents and Young Adults
A new study in the respected journal PLOS One analyzes data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) to examine trends in the incidence, prevalence, and disability-adjusted life-years associated with ADHD among adolescents and young adults aged 10 to 24 years between 1990 and 2021.
What Is AuDHD?
Key Takeaways: AuDHD is a term for having both autism and ADHD, highlighting the experience of living with traits of both conditions, which can interact in complex ways. Symptoms of autism and ADHD can have a compound effect, intensifying challenges with attention, social interaction, and emotional regulation. Traits of the two can also pull kids in opposite directions, like craving order but being unable to organize, or wanting routine but acting impulsively.
Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers Linked to Lower Suicide Mortality in Adults
Key point: Antipsychotic medications, including lithium, olanzapine, and risperidone, were associated with decreased risk for suicide mortality or suicide attempts across psychiatric conditions.
ADHD risk higher in children with more severe epilepsy symptoms – study
Children with epilepsy whose seizures begin earlier in life, have neurodevelopmental challenges or need more epilepsy medications have a higher risk of having ADHD, according to a new study. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition where the brain works differently to most people, according to the NHS. The research by Guang Ni and Dong Meng in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior was a meta-analysis of 12 studies looking at epilepsy and ADHD in children.
Chronic medical conditions predict childhood depression more strongly than social or family hardships
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions face a higher risk of depression. The research provides evidence that physical health problems tend to be stronger predictors of youth depression than social disadvantages or relationship challenges. These findings point to a need for integrating mental health screening into standard medical care for young people.
ADHD and PTSD Common Among Children Within 1 Year of Foster Care Entry
Key point: More than half of children in the US foster or institutionalized care systems received at least 1 psychiatric diagnosis within the first year of placement, underscoring the need for early, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive mental health interventions.
I Spent A Year Talking To ADHD Experts. Here’s What I’ve Learned As A Mom.
I feel like I have a parenting cheat sheet.
New fathers face delayed mental health risks after childbirth
Early signs may be missed: fathers show fewer diagnoses during pregnancy but face rising mental health risks months later.