ADHD Weekly, July 8, 2021
Is a Medication Holiday an Option for Your Child with ADHD?
Spring break is not that far off, and some families schedule short getaways or family care during their workdays. Parents may consider having their children take a break from their ADHD medication. Often called a “medication holiday,” such a break might happen during vacations or weekends when their child doesn’t have homework or other responsibilities.…
Strep Throat Could Worsen ADHD Symptoms
Growing research on streptococcus, or strep infection, and changes in children’s behavior and mental health now includes a possible tie between strep and changes in ADHD symptoms for some children. Strep throat and other strep infections result from a bacterial infection and are usually treated with antibiotics. Some new research indicates the possibility that strep…
CHADD Honors Emerging ADHD Scientists
Melissa Dvorsky, PhD, and Samantha Margherio, MA, will receive CHADD’s 2021 Young Scientist Research Awards. These emerging researchers are making important contributions to the understanding of ADHD. Dr. Dvorsky and Ms. Margherio will receive $1,000 and recognition during the Virtual International Conference on ADHD, November 4–6. They will also receive a one-year professional membership, and…
Promoting Mental Health for Black Communities
Featuring Harolyn M. E. Belcher, MD, MHS Why do mental health disparities persist—and what actually helps close the gap? Harolyn M.E. Belcher MD, MHS, explores the root causes behind inequities in mental health care for Black children, youth, and families. She unpacks how racism and social, political, and structural factors shape access to care, treatment…