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Your Black Child Could Be Falling Through the Cracks Right Now and No One Has Told You

Black Men Seek Mental Health Support in Baltimore

Mental health advocates note an increase in Black men seeking therapy and discussing mental health issues openly, despite stigma and lack of representation in the field. Suicide is...

For women, gender disparities in ADHD diagnoses can be deadly

It was long assumed that boys were more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But recent research suggests girls have been widely underdiagnosed—with some...

Why ADHD May Not Always Look the Way Clinicians Expect

An ADHD assessment appeared straightforward on paper, with symptoms seemingly absent. But once cultural context and life transition were explored, a different picture emerged.

Cynthia Hammer Was Only Diagnosed With ADHD At 49. Now She Wants To Help Other Women And Girls

By Aïssatou Odia Barry Chattiness. Hypersensitivity. Forgetfulness. On the surface, these are all attributes we consider as character flaws. But in reality, they may be symptoms of...

Neurodivergence: The phrases ADHD people are tired of hearing

Awareness of ADHD has increased over the past few years, but a number of damaging stereotypes persist, writes Mike McGrath-Bryan.

Why So Many Adults With ADHD Still Feel Wounded by School

Many adults with ADHD still carry the emotional imprint of their school years and that can shape how they see themselves, and how they parent, today.

ADHS-Betroffene im Kreis Plön kämpfen gegen Vorurteile - Ärger über Schrottautos am Straßenrand

Menschen mit ADHS sind oft impulsiv, unkonzentriert und hyperaktiv. Früher sagte man unwissend „Zappelphilipp“. Wie sich das Leben mit einer ADHS-Diagnose im Erwachsenenalter anfüh...

Health Secretary RFK Jr. called out for claim Black children with ADHD should be ‘re-parented’

The controversial Trump official was rebuked by U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, who said the Health Secretary’s remarks from a 2024

The Truth About ADHD and Dopamine

Despite what you may have seen on social media, a "dopamine detox" won't fix your ADHD—and it could even make it worse. Here's how to unravel the myth from reality and find strateg...

For Black Americans suffering from mental illness, the answer may lie in community

In this exclusive interview during Mental Health Awareness Month Dr. Raquel Martin opens up about the healing power of building

The Persistence Of Mental Health Stigma In Culturally Rooted Communities 

By Kalyani Adusumilli, author of ‘The Invisible Canvas’ Mental health care in culturally rooted communities is deeply shaped by tradition and an emphasis on survival and stability....

Substance Use Disorder Doubles the Risk of ADHD Medication Cessation

OH NO! – May 20, 2026 – The BMJ Mental Health study stressed the need to improve medication continuity for individuals with ADHD and SUD. They recommended that treatment providers...

From Avoidance To Big Emotions: 5 Signs A Child's Struggling With ADHD At School

A little girl holds a pencil while she does her homework.A child psychiatrist has opened up about a pattern she sees routinely where a neurodivergent child will struggle at school,...

Mental Health Expert Reveals ADHD Sign Commonly Missed With Girls

ADHD (or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is thought to impact around 700,000 kids in the UK.ADHD (or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is thought to impact around...

There’s a new surge in ADHD diagnoses. The real problem is other people

As a psychologist, I see the shift in the diagnosis of ADHD away from boys and men as an important correction. But there has been too much self- and mis-diagnosis due to a lack of...

ADHD among children on rise in Finland

The number of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnoses among children aged between 7 and 17 has continued to increase in Finland, said the Finnish Institute for He...

Child Mental Healthcare Was Not Built for Children of Color

Child psychiatry was not built to protect children of color. Understanding its racist origins is essential before parents of color pursue mental healthcare for their children.

Rep. Terri Sewell Lambasts RFK Jr. For Comments About ‘Reparenting’ Black Children On ADHD Medications

The congresswoman had some choice words for RFK Jr., and she came with receipts.

The Black Generational Habit Nobody’s Talking About Breaking

My grandfather was a proud man.

Anxiety and ADHD Can Overlap – Here’s How to Untangle These Widespread Mental Health Disorders

A child who struggles to sit still, focus or complete tasks could have ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability or simply be reacting to stress at home. The post Anxiety and ADHD Can O...

Raising Brilliant Brains: Why We Need to Change the Way We See Neurodiversity

By Kellie-Anne Gallagher I still remember the day I walked out of the psychiatrist’s office with my seven-year-old son after being told he had ADHD, OCD tendencies, and anxiety. He...

The ADHD Patterns Psychiatrists Say Go Missed In Adults

burnout, a possible sign of ADHDIn the UK, NHS ADHD lists have soared to an estimated 700,000 people. That includes more and more adults, though experts are pretty confident there...

There's A Link Between ADHD And Having Mysterious Bruises All The Time — And It Makes So Much Sense

Experts break down how this issue can actually be a red flag.