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ADHD Tied to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression
- Simulated Driving Program Helps Teens With ADHD Be Safer on the Road
December 29, 2022 — In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.
- Struggling to Focus? Try Video Games
November 23, 2022 — You may know that video games can help kids with ADHD, but growing research suggests they could aid attention and working memory for just about everyone.
- Adderall Shortage Reported by Pharmacies, Patients
September 16, 2022 — Adderall, the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication, is in short supply in some parts of the nation, pharmacy chains and Adderall users say.
- ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply
August 29, 2022 — Labor shortages at Teva Pharmaceuticals have made Adderall hard to find in some drugstores.
- Ohio State Warns of Fake Adderall Pills After Two Students Die
May 9, 2022 — The fake Adderall pills contain the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and are fueling increases in overdoses and hospitalizations.
- FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally
April 12, 2022 — The FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warnings to online pharmacies they say are illegally selling Adderall without prescriptions.
- Ritalin, Other ADHD Meds Can Raise Heart Risks for Adults
October 28, 2021 — More adults are getting ADHD meds prescribed "off label" for non-ADHD conditions. However, the stimulants can raise an adult's risk for serious heart problems.
- Half of Adults With ADHD Have Struggled With Alcohol, Drug Use
August 30, 2021 — A new study shows people with ADHD who have a history of depression or anxiety are particularly vulnerable to substance abuse problems.
- Mindfulness Benefits Kids with ADHD, and Their Families
July 13, 2021 — When families of children with ADHD complete a mindfulness program together, a new study suggests, children and parents can profit, with potential boosts to self-control, self-compassion, and psychological symptoms.
- What Is Neurodiversity?
April 13, 2021 — There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of "normal" is a big part of something called neurodiversity.
- Things Parents of Kids With ADHD Wish You Knew
April 13, 2021 — Millions of children have ADHD, but faulty ideas about the disorder are widespread. Here’s what some parents of kids with ADHD want you to know.
- ADHD and Your Child’s Self-Esteem
April 7, 2021 — When your child has ADHD, constant criticism and negative feedback on their behavior can lead to low self-esteem. But there are things parents can do to boost it.
- Big Emotions From Learning You Have Adult ADHD
April 5, 2021 — From confusion to grief to relief, three women with ADHD talk about how they felt when they got diagnosed, and they share how they took charge of their lives.
- What Does High-Functioning Adult ADHD Look Like?
April 1, 2021 — Learn about what makes for “high-functioning” ADHD in adults and why some people with ADHD call it their superpower.
- Adult ADHD: What Happens When You Stop Meds?
March 30, 2021 — Before you try going off your ADHD meds, talk to your doctor and learn what you should expect.
- Adult ADHD: Find the Right Therapy
March 25, 2021 — With the right therapeutic approach, you can grow the skills you need to thrive with ADHD. Find out how to make the right choices for you.
- ADHD: Deciding Not to Use Medication
March 23, 2021 — Some people decide not to take medications for ADHD. Learn about some of the strategies that work for them.
- ADHD in Young Adults
March 22, 2021 — Signs of ADHD usually start to show in early childhood and continue into adulthood. But sometimes ADHD isn’t caught or diagnosed until someone is a young adult. The symptoms of adult ADHD might not be as obvious as those in children, but they’re similar.
- Healthier 2021: Laura's Ready to Make Some Changes
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- What Is Your Partner Who Doesn't Have ADHD Thinking?
April 24, 2019 — If you have ADHD, you may sense your partner is sometimes frustrated by your behavior, but you might not know exactly what's bothering her -- or what to do about it. Everyone's different, but there are some common things like disorganization, forgetfulness, or blurting out your thoughts, that can trigger friction.
- ADHD Rising in the U.S., but Why?
November 26, 2018 — A new study published Aug. 31 finds ADHD diagnoses in children between the ages of 4 and 17 increased from 6.1% in 1997-1998 to 10.2% in 2015-2016
- Recognizing ADHD When You're an Adult
November 2, 2018 — Your symptoms may have been there all along, but you didn't realize what they were. Find out common "light bulb moments" and how adults get diagnosed with ADHD.
- Feb 2, 2017 Feature Test - Responsive
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- Feature with Multiple Authors 3B
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- Feature with Multiple Authors 2B
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