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

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.

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...

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...

ADHD and Addiction

Here's why there's such a strong association between ADHD and addiction.

Dental health and children with ADHD

For children with ADHD, early dental experiences can shape how they feel about oral care for the rest of their lives. ADHD can make it harder for children to: Pay attention. S...

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...

ADHD and dental health

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is associated with poorer oral health, leading to increased risks of dental decay, gum disease, and dental trauma.  Common oral hea...

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...

ADHD Meds Might Not Work the Way We Thought, New Study Finds

A new study finds that stimulant medication may not work quite the way we thought in treating ADHD. MRI images reveal attention areas of the brain to be unaffected by stimulants.

Black, Hispanic, female and low‑income elementary students are less likely to be identified with autism

Students who are Black, Hispanic, female, from low-income families or multilingual learners are less likely to be identified with autism in U.S. elementary schools than their white...

ADHD diagnoses continue to rise among young people in Finland

The number of ADHD diagnoses among children and teenagers in Finland continued to increase last year, with the sharpest growth recorded among teenage girls, according to new figure...

Earlier ADHD diagnosis linked to better education

A new study from the University of Helsinki reveals that receiving an ADHD diagnosis earlier rather than later is associated with better academic performance and lower school dropo...

Brain study reveals hidden link between autism and ADHD

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to...

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...

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...

Combined Body-Mind Exercise Reshapes the ADHD Brain

A new study shows that integrated cognitive-motor exercise outperforms standard aerobic activity in improving memory and self-control for children with ADHD. Researchers suggest "h...

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...

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.

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...

Early Diagnosis Key To ADHD Child's Academic Success, Study Finds

FRIDAY, April 10, 2026 — Children with ADHD are more apt to have a bright future if they’re diagnosed in their early elementary years rather than as high schoolers, a new study sa...

Diagnosing ADHD: A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Next Steps

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a widely recognized neurodevelopmental condition that affects both children […]

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.

New study examines relationship between parenting and gaming disorder in young children with ADHD

A new Children's Hospital of Philadelphia study examines the relationship between parenting factors and gaming disorder in young children with attention deficit hyperactivity disor...