Tag: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)
Two in Five Adults With ADHD Report Excellent Mental Health
Rate of complete mental health lower among adults with ADHD compared with those without ADHD
Structural Brain MRI Measures Compared for Youth With, Without ADHD
Only 11 of 79 brain measures differed significantly among children aged 9 to 10 years with ADHD compared with their peers without ADHD
Increased Risk for Mortality Seen for Persons With Autism, ADHD
Risk for deaths from natural causes, unnatural causes significantly increased for persons with autism spectrum disorder
PCPs Not Routinely Recommending Early Behavioral Treatment for ADHD
Only 11 percent of preschoolers with ADHD diagnosis or symptoms received referrals for parent training in behavior management
Substance Use Disorder Prevalent for Young Adults With ADHD
Odds increased for developing alcohol use disorders, cannabis use disorders, other drug use disorders
Most Children Experience Fluctuations in ADHD Symptoms
While nearly one in three will experience points of remission of ADHD symptoms, most experience recurrence over time and few outgrow it
Drug May Curb ‘Sluggish’ Thinking in Some Adults With ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine found to reduce symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in small group of adults with ADHD
Links Explored for ADHD Meds, Externalizing Symptoms, Child Suicidality
ADHD medications may moderate the association between externalizing symptoms and risk for suicidality in children
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Odds of ADHD Symptoms
Odds of ADHD symptoms increased for children with exposure in prenatal period, early postnatal period, current period
Medication May Ease ADHD Symptoms in Preschool-Aged Children
Symptoms are reduced in a majority of preschool-aged children who initiate therapy with α2-adrenergic agonists or stimulants for ADHD