ADHD in the News 2026-05-07
Dr. Larry B. Silver, Pioneer in Child Psychiatry and ADHD Research, Dies at 92
It was not unusual to find Dr. Larry B. Silver on the floor, eye to eye with a child who was struggling — listening closely, asking gentle questions and, just as often, making them laugh. For Silver, one of the nation’s pioneering child psychiatrists, connection came before diagnosis, a philosophy rooted as much in his clinical training as in a Jewish outlook that emphasized understanding each individual. Silver, a Washington-area resident for most of his life and a leading voice in child and adolescent psychiatry, died on April 7 at 92. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he helped transform how families, schools and physicians understand children with learning disabilities and ADHD.
HHS Launches Action Plan to Promote “Appropriate Psychiatric Prescribing”
HHS rolls out a plan to curb psychiatric overprescribing, pushing deprescribing guidance as APA and AFSP urge caution and access to care.
Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?
A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.
Study Examines if Prenatal Exposure to Sedatives Is Linked to Psych Disorders
Key Takeaways: Prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines or Z-hypnotics was not associated with an increased risk of psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders in children in a South Korean cohort study. An initial link was observed, but it disappeared in a sibling-controlled analysis, suggesting that familial or environmental factors -- rather than medication -- was driving the association. While the findings offer reassurance, the researchers cautioned that this study does not rule out other pregnancy risks, such as miscarriages or congenital malformations.
Children with ADHD are six times more likely to experience depression
Children and teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to experience depression than their peers, according to a new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.
Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says
Digital distractions are vying for people’s focus, but our underlying capacity to pay attention seems to be undiminished.
WWU Entrepreneurship & Innovation student fellow launches app designed to address a major ADHD challenge
After experiencing challenges that come alongside having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the workplace, WWU undergraduate Alex Hines, originally from a town outside Raleigh, North Carolina, set out to research and find a solution to one of the biggest hurdles: task initiation. “It’s that ADHD paralysis moment of sitting on the couch for two hours, knowing you need to brush your teeth before bed and just not being able to get up to do it,” said Hines, who is a student fellow in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program (E&I).
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: The Actual Research
Key points: Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is defined as extreme sensitivity to perceived or actual criticism. This construct has been talked about in relation to ADHD. Personal and patient accounts suggest RSD may be a real problem for those who are neurodivergent. At the same time, RSD research has a lot of room for growth.
Genetic data reveals how brain structure contributes to autism and attention disorders
Differences in the physical shape and wiring of the brain can directly contribute to the development of attention and social disorders. A recent genetics study mapped how the size of specific brain folds and the organization of brain wiring alter the risk of developing autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The findings were published in the journal Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry.
What’s in Your Fish Oil Pill?
CR tested fish oil supplements from brands like CVS, GNC, Nordic Naturals, and The Vitamin Shoppe for heavy metals, rancidity, and their label claims
Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying?
NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are in short supply. But squishy sensory toys have been around much longer than this latest fad. You might remember putty, slime or stress balls. So why are these products so popular? And when are sensory objects more than just toys?