ADHD News Feed

The Latest MTA Study in Context: What It Tells Us about the Role of Medication in ADHD Treatment
When last month’s MTA follow-up study suggested that stimulant medications don’t help reduce ADHD symptoms in the long run, parents and adults diagnosed with the disorder were unsettled. ADHD expert Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D., weighs in with his perspective.
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Life in the Fast Brain

The Spiritual Side of ADHD and Hoarding
I interviewed Dr. Melva Green of the TV show Hoarders, who told me why we stockpile our stuff and how we can let go of it.
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“My Misdiagnosis Nightmare Came True”
Every mother agonizes about whether to put her child on medication to treat ADHD. But what if you did, then found out it wasn’t ADHD after all? It happened to us.
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ADHD Pride: We’re Great at Starting Over and Attempting Better
Resilience and adaptability are not just skills on a resume. They are our way of life.
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How to Earn a Ph.D. with ADHD
I pursued my dream, lost my way, but I am back on track, thanks to a medication I didn’t know about.
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ADHD News Feed

A Better Way to Find the Ideal Dose of Methylphenidate
Titrating medication over a longer period of time may help adults with ADHD more effectively reduce their symptoms.
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Pediatricians May Fall Short in Treating Patients with Mental Health Conditions
A nationwide shortage of child psychiatrists has put much of the burden for mental health care on pediatricians, who feel ill equipped to tackle these issues.
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MTA Surprise: ADHD Meds May Not Improve Symptoms But Can Lead to Height Reduction
The latest phase of the long-term Multimodal Treatment Study (MTA) showed some negative and positive results.
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What’s in a Name? What’s in a Diagnosis?
After hiding her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis from her, one mom discovered that her daughter was happy to find out what made her tick.
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ADHD News Feed

AAP: Parents Should Make Screen Time Interactive — Or Cut Back
New recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics provide new guidance for screen time in our always-connected world.
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Life in the Fast Brain

The World Is ADHD Enough
What if James Bond had ADHD? Would The World Be Enough?
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Better-Trained Pediatricians Reduce Patients’ ADHD Symptoms
A program that helped pediatricians gain confidence in diagnosing and treating ADHD was a win for patients and doctors.
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Family Guy

Risk Management: Tips for Stimulation-Seeking Kids
If your child is prone to outlandish and dangerous antics, you don’t have to wait until they break a bone before you reach them.
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ADDitude Webinars

What Parents Should Know About Neurofeedback for ADHD
On Thursday, April 20th, at 1 pm ET, join us for a free expert webinar with David Rabiner, Ph.D., and Ed Hamlin, Ph.D.
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Family Guy

Say, What?!
Lessons in taming the tongue in kids with ADHD.
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All Together ADHD

Living for the Weekend? Not Me! Too Many Choices to Make
Choice is overrated for those with ADHD. Give me a schedule and I am a happier camper.
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Teachable Moments: How One Teen Took Control of Her ADHD and Tics
Do-it-yourself strategies and a determination that her disorders wouldn’t control her life changed the author’s life.
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Life in the Fast Brain

31 Flavors
Choosing is agony…but listen to your gut, not your tastebuds.
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Family Guy

Procrastination Busters for Our Kids
When our kids are in that faraway Zen place where they are hyperfocused on an activity that gives them clarity of thought, they will have trouble switching gears to something less compelling (read: boring).
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The Brain on Lipids: A Different Approach to Managing ADHD through Nutrition
Recent research suggests complex lipid imbalances may be an underlying biological component of ADHD.
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My Son Hates How Different He Is
When it comes to a seven-year-old with ADHD, some things I can’t fix—no matter how hard I try.
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“How I’m Recovering from ADHD-Induced Mom Guilt”
Being a mother of a child with ADHD can strip you of your worth and make you feel like a failure. You might even feel like escaping—for real. The moment I finally reached out for help was the moment I started recovering.
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Large Imaging Study Shows Structural Brain Differences in People with ADHD
Critical areas of the brain are smaller in people with ADHD, researchers say, proving that the oft-marginalized condition should be regarded as a brain-based disorder.
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ADDitude Webinars

It’s About Time: Understanding the Science of Time Management with ADHD
Replay this free webinar with Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA., and download the expert slides.
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Family Guy

Tick Tock: Teaching My Kids Time Management
Find the personal angle to get your child to do tasks. And throw in a treat or two to prime the pump.
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