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

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...

What it means to raise a Black boy in America today. 12 uncomfortable truths.

In America today, raising a Black boy means preparing him not just for life, but for systems that statistically work against him at nearly every turn. Raising Black boys in America...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 […]

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...

Have I had ADHD all my life without knowing? Why over-diagnosing children is a problem – Cameron Wyllie

Realistically, schools are never going to be able to cater for the individual needs of every single child, or even half of them

Exposure to fathers' depression in pre-adolescence associated with poor educational outcomes among males

Preliminary findings from a national birth cohort suggest strong associations between exposure to fathers' depression in pre-adolescence and poor educational outcomes among males,...

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...

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.

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...

Your Child Isn't the Problem. Their School Report Might Be.

School reports shape your child's diagnosis—but bias, racism, and misdiagnosis put children at risk. Learn what protective care looks like and what to ask providers.