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A WEST Yorkshire service has criticised a Channel 4 documentary for questioning whether ADHD is a genuine neurodevelopmental condition.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health disorders represent significant and growing public health challenges of the 21st century. Although communicable diseases have historically remained at ...
A look at rejection sensitivity and why it can feel deeply familiar for people with ADHD. University of Michigan drops first ...
@thepsychdoctormd Why ADHD can make instructions hard to follow Posted: 11 August 2026 | Last updated: 11 August 2026 A doctor explains why people with ADHD may skim instructions and miss steps, plus ...
Children are uniquely vulnerable to digital misinformation, but proactive educators and parents can help them recognize the truth.
Ever wonder if ADHD looks the same in everyone? Here is a short answer- no, it doesn't. And that one fact explains why so many people live with it for years before anyone notices. Attention-deficit ...
ADHD and autism are two of the most talked-about neurodevelopmental conditions today, and they often get mentioned in the same breath. Parents wonder whether a child's restlessness points to ADHD or ...
IntroductionHealth-economic evidence comparing home treatment (HT) and inpatient treatment (IT) in child and adolescent psychiatry is scarce. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of both interventions for children…
Children may experience pediatric medical traumatic stress as a consequence of exposure to medical procedures, illness, or injury that are perceived as distressing, threatening, or otherwise aversive. In order to address…
‘It’s easy to conclude that the problem is you’: How hormones could be making ADHD worse for women - IN FOCUS : As a first-of-its-kind study examines the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD, Lydia ...
How can you possibly find a hobby that works well for children of all ages? That's why we asked the pros to share different ways to adapt the hobby for different age groups, ranging from toddlers to ...
Sasha Hamdani, MD shares a book for people with ADHD who find emotions, conflict, and criticism especially hard to manage.
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A lighthearted look at how ADHD can lead to everyday mix-ups, shared by Sasha Hamdani, MD.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health disorders represent significant and growing public health challenges of the 21st ...
Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found. We have also shown that prescriptions for ADHD ...
Centanafadine (Simtriyo) is described as the first FDA-approved ADHD medication in a new class, with early discussion of possible benefits and more data needed.
Updated August 8, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley In July 2026, the FDA approved centanafadine, sold as Simtriyo, for ADHD. The trade coverage converged on two claims: that it's a first-in-class "triple reuptake…
Teens with ADHD often struggle with sleep, which can affect their focus, emotions, and relationships. Poor sleep can make ADHD symptoms worse, like impulsivity, irritability, and trouble concentrating ...
Diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, according to our latest review. We have also shown that prescriptions for ADHD ...
Researchers used MRI scans to observe how methylphenidate affects the brains of children with ADHD. In a placebo-controlled experiment, the medication reduced rapid shifts in brain network connections ...
We've proposed four sessions on youth mental health, neurodiversity, and connection — and public votes help decide which ones make the stage. The post Help Us Bring These Conversations to SXSW & SXSW EDU appeared first…
A delayed text, a missed call or a quiet day from a partner or friend can suddenly feel like evidence that the relationship has changed and can cause not only anxiety for the person with ADHD, but ...
A look at common reasons focus can be difficult besides ADHD, based on the video’s discussion of mental health and psychiatry.
Project has launched a new webinar series addressing issues that matter to young people, while helping parents, caregivers and communities better understand adolescent health and well-being. Funded by ...
IS ADHD a social construct? That’s what a new Channel 4 documentary will ask – and it’s hit a nerve for many. It comes amid growing public debate about whether conditions like ...
The popular narrative says ADHD can be a startup advantage. A new 28-year study found that benefit was concentrated among a specific group of people.
BackgroundHigh readmission rates after child and adolescent inpatient treatment point to underrecognized issues in the post-discharge period. With a shift towards early reintegration in youth mental health care, the…
Diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased in many countries across all age groups, our latest review has found ...
From learning self-compassion to lamenting lost opportunities, here they share their experiences with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...
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