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ADHD Stimulants Can Be Safely Prescribed Via Telehealth, Study Argues
Autism · El Paso

ADHD Stimulants Can Be Safely Prescribed Via Telehealth, Study Argues

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South Africa: Red Tape Stops South Africa Kids From Getting ADHD Meds
Africa

South Africa: Red Tape Stops South Africa Kids From Getting ADHD Meds

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Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  affects between 5% and 7% of schoolgoing children. But because doctors can only prescribe treatment for a month at a time, many kids in South Africa, especially those who can't afford monthly doctor's visits, don't access medication regularly. It's time that we change that script, argues psychiatrist Renata Schoeman.See the Story
Dysregulated Nervous System: How ADHD Women Can Find CalmFooterLogo

Dysregulated Nervous System: How ADHD Women Can Find CalmFooterLogo

If you’re a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD, chances are you’ve lived most of your life feeling “off” — overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or hyper-alert — without any clear explanation. Before I understood my own neurodivergence, I simply thought I couldn’t cope with life as well as others. I blamed myself for being overly sensitive, reactive, or stuck in cycles of burnout. What I didn’t realize was that I had spent decades living with a chronical…Read Article

Why Do People with ADHD Lie? It’s ComplicatedFooterLogo

Lying is characterized as a common expression of ADHD. It is also widely seen as a character flaw. But people with ADHD don’t bend the truth because they’re inherently flawed; we often lie for one or more of the following perfectly good reasons: 1. Impulsivity. We may blurt out something that isn’t true, and then not feel like we’re able to take it back. 2. Fear of punishment. Those of us with ADHD know what it is to slip up and face consequence…United States · United StatesRead Article

How to Stop Being Late to Work: ADHD Time-Management HelpFooterLogo

Is getting to work on time a riddle you can’t solve? Do you still arrive late even when you wake up earlier and rush through your morning routine? You’re far from alone. Tardiness is a common manifestation of ADHD, which is why I encourage you to try these “WORKS” tips to improve your on-time arrival rate. How to Stop Being Late to Work Wake up with enough time “Enough” is key here. Give yourself the time you need to carry out your morning routi…Read Article

[Opinion] Autism Registry Fears Force Patients to Cancel AppointmentsFooterLogo

The following is a personal essay that reflects the opinions and experiences of its author. June 12, 2025 In the weeks since officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) first announced plans to create an autism registry — then subsequently dubbed its efforts a national “data platform” to “uncover the root causes of autism” — providers like myself have witnessed a notable effect on patients seeking care. As a clinical ps…Opinion · United StatesRead Article

ADHD and Psychosis: Side Effects of Stimulants Study Finds No CausalityFooterLogo

June 11, 2025 Stimulants do not cause psychosis in children, concluded a new study published in Pediatrics.1 The study assuages concerns raised by previous observational research linking the use of stimulants to psychosis, which prompted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 to add a warning label to stimulants.2 The new study demonstrated that the slight association between stimulant use and psychosis is correlated to other factors, in…Edinburgh · EdinburghRead Article

Pathological Demand Avoidance Symptoms in Children: TestFooterLogo

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA), also known as pervasive or persistent drive for autonomy, is a behavioral profile characterized by intense and extreme resistance to, and avoidance of, everyday demands. In the context of PDA, what counts as a demand extends beyond direct instructions like “clean your room.” The common, trivial requirements and expectations of daily living — from getting dressed for school and responding to a greeting, to fol…United States · United StatesRead Article

Trump Funding Freeze: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act CutFooterLogo

June 6, 2025 On April 29, the Trump administration announced it was cutting $1 billion in funding for federal grants used to hire and train 14,000 mental health professionals in 260 public school districts across 49 states. The grants originated in 2022’s Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a bill that passed the Senate with unanimous consent following the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where 22 people died, including 19 elementary school child…Donald Trump · UvaldeRead Article

Positive Attitude Adjustment: How to Uplift ADHD KidsFooterLogo

The ADHD brain thrives in environments that are unwaveringly positive, motivating, and encouraging. A kind, uplifting outlook does wonders for neurodivergent youth, who face more than their fair share of negative feedback, punishment, social rejection, and other daily frustrations. If left unchecked, these challenges can have lasting negative effects. Lift your child’s spirits (and your own!) with these feel-good, strengths-focused tips informed…Haarlem · HaarlemSee the Story

Parenting Books and Resources for ADHD FamiliesFooterLogo

“Cherish every day.” “Time, stop.” “They grow up too fast.” If these tired (but undying) parenting tropes trigger a hidden rage or sadness inside of you, you might have a child with ADHD. Because, no, every day should not be held dear. And some moments can’t pass by quickly enough. And accelerated maturation is typically not the problem. The truth is that most parenting advice is bad advice for the parents of children with ADHD. Our circumstance…United States · United StatesRead Article

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