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Many Preschoolers Receive ADHD Medications Within 30 Days of Diagnosis
FRIDAY, Sept. 5, 2025 – Among preschool-aged children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), almost half are prescribed medications within 30 days of the first documentation of a...
ADHD Drugs Often Prescribed Too Early To Preschoolers
TUESDAY, Sept. 2, 2025 — Expert consensus on the treatment of preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is clear: Try behavioral therapies for six months before p...
Community Intervention Can Increase ADHD Treatment Utilization
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 – A five-month community health worker intervention for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) called SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment (START) is feasible and...
Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Affect Infant's Brain
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 – Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) among offspring, according to a study published online Aug. 14 in BMC...
Community Health Workers Can Help Minority Kids Access ADHD Care
MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 — Community health workers could help extend care to more minority children with ADHD, a new pilot study says. Parents of kids with ADHD said they were more likely to consider m...
Community Health Workers Can Help Minority Kids Access ADHD Care
MONDAY, Aug. 25, 2025 — Community health workers could help extend care to more minority children with ADHD, a new pilot study says. Parents of kids with ADHD said they were more likely to consider m...
ADHD Drug Treatment Linked to Reduced Rate of Adverse Outcomes
THURSDAY, Aug. 14, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug treatment is associated with reduced rates of adverse outcome events, including suicidality, substance misuse,...
Current Medical Use of Rx Stimulants for ADHD Up in Teens From 2005 to 2023
TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2025 – Among U.S. adolescents, current medical use of prescription stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased between 2005 and 2023, while nonmedical...
Green Spaces Promote Better Brain Development Among Children, Study Says
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 — Living near lush green spaces appears to reduce a child’s risk of ADHD and autism, even before they are born, a new study says. Children had lower odds of developing brain dev...
Insomnia Plays a Role in Quality of Life for Patients With ADHD
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are associated with lower quality of life (QoL) in adults, and this association is only partially mediated by...
FDA Will Now Require Labeling of ADHD Medication to Indicate Weight Loss Risk
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revising the labeling of all extended-release attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications, including certain...
ADHD Medications Remain Linked to Lower Risk for Real-World Adverse Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 – Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications remain associated with a reduced risk for various real-world outcomes, but the magnitude of these associations...
Onset of Sepsis in First Week of Life Tied to Increased Likelihood of Autism Spectrum Disorder
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 – Early-onset neonatal sepsis is associated with increased likelihood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although the...
Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 – Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder...
Screen Time And Troubled Kids: Is There A Vicious Circle?
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A “vicious circle” might exist between screen time and troubled children, a new evidence review says. Screen time — particularly on video games — appears to contribute to emo...