ADHD in the News 2026-10-15
One of the toughest parts of ADHD is left out of the diagnosis
What if the missing piece is ADHD is emotional? Dr. Sasha Hamdani, author of Too Sensitive, makes the case.
Antidepressants in pregnancy not tied to extra autism or ADHD risk beyond maternal depression, study finds
Children whose mothers had a recorded depression diagnosis around the time of pregnancy were slightly more likely to need special educational support in school, and those whose mothers were also prescribed antidepressants had a small additional increase in risk. However, the researchers could not rule out that this extra risk reflects more severe depression rather than the medication itself. The research was published in PLOS Medicine.
Cohort Study Finds ADHD Link to Higher Mortality is Mediated by Comorbid Anxiety and Depression
The Background: Previous research has suggested that people with ADHD have higher rates of death than those without the condition. Until now, many of those studies lacked the detail needed to untangle why this might be the case. A recent meta-analysis of eight separate studies reported that ADHD roughly doubled the risk of death, and it hinted that factors like socioeconomic status and other mental illnesses might help explain the link.
I’m a student. This is why I need my phone at school. (Opinion: Letters to the Editor)
Cell phone bans, surge pricing and energy priorities, in readers' eyes.
Paris Hilton to Host UNSTOPPABLE, a First-of-Its-Kind ADHD Creator Summit, During ADHD Awareness Month
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 5, 2026 – On Thursday, October 15, Paris Hilton, through her nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and presented by Loop Earplugs, will host UNSTOPPABLE, a first-of-its-kind immersive experience at Slivington Manor in Los Angeles. Built entirely around supporting and celebrating diverse minds, the daylong summit brings together the world's most influential neurodivergent creators for interactive activations, educational sessions, and connection, developed in partnership with Understood.org.
Peer Exchange: Managing Adult ADHD: Addressing Diagnosis, Treatment Selection, and All-Day Symptom Control, EP. 9 & 10 (Opinion)
EP. 9: The Adherence Trap with Immediate-Release ADHD Boosters: Immediate-release booster doses ask patients with executive dysfunction to remember, calculate, and decide, often at the worst possible moment. The panel explains why this adherence trap undermines treatment.
EP. 10: When to Add a Non-Stimulant for Adult ADHD: Non-stimulants play a growing, specific role in adult ADHD care, from tolerability limits to emotional regulation. The panel details exactly when to add one to a treatment plan.
Medication helps adults with ADHD weigh the negative consequences of their decisions
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often struggle with choices that require weighing potential rewards against negative consequences. A new experiment reveals that a common stimulant medication improves these choices specifically by helping individuals pay more attention to the potential costs of their actions. The research was published in Psychological Medicine.
As more seniors get diagnosed with ADHD, it often comes with regret — but also relief
ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia.
NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds
England-focused mental health review returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system
Deprivation worsens mental health of children with intellectual disabilities
Children with intellectual disabilities face greater mental health difficulties when they are from a disadvantaged background, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Childhood ADHD diagnosis linked to lower adult religious attendance
A childhood diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is linked to lower religious service attendance in adulthood, though it does not appear to diminish private religious practices like prayer. The decline in public religious participation is especially pronounced among Black and Asian American adults. The research was published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.
6 Ways ADHD Affects Men and Women Differently
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can make it harder to focus, control impulses, or stay organized.[1] It affects both men and women, and they may experience many of the same symptoms. But ADHD can look different in each sex.[2]
Suspected fentanyl found at Menominee school discovered to be ADHD meds
MENOMINEE, MI— A substance found at Menominee Elementary School Monday that was initially thought to be fentanyl turned out to be ADHD medication. The Menominee Police Department says a baggie of an unknown substance was found and turned over to the School Resource Officer, who took it to the department for testing.