ADHD
Commentary
Warning: Watch out for ‘medication substitution reaction’
I (MZP) recently started medical school, and one of the first things we learned in our Human Dimension class was to listen to our patients.
Conference Coverage
Cognition-boosting ‘smart drugs’ not so smart for healthy people
“While the drugs administered were motivational, the resulting increase in effort came at a cost in the loss of productivity.”
From the Journals
Teens with diagnosed and undiagnosed ADHD report similar quality of life
Those diagnosed with ADHD in childhood were more than twice as likely to report self-harm.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA confirms nationwide Adderall shortage
The FDA announcement follows weeks of reports of a shortage of the drug by pharmacy chains and Adderall users.
Shrink Rap News
Is corporate telepsychiatry the solution to access to care problems?
Something has to account for the fact that care is more affordable through startups than through traditional psychiatric practices, says Dr. Dinah...
Conference Coverage
Mothers’ diabetes linked to ADHD in their children
A small increased risk of ADHD in children born to mothers with diabetes, including pregestational diabetes and gestational diabetes, has been...
Latest News
Adderall shortage reported by pharmacies, patients
Patients have been told the drug would not be available for weeks, though it’s supposed to be taken daily.
Commentary
TikTok’s impact on adolescent mental health
Hateful speech such as racism, sexism, or xenophobia can accumulate on TikTok, which may cause more self-harm than self-help.
From the Journals
Adult ADHD improved by home-based, noninvasive brain stimulation
Home-use tDCS devices, which avoid the need for daily office visits for stimulation sessions, have been validated in previous clinical samples.
Latest News
Skin-picking, hair-pulling disorders: Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment
Affected children “have type A personalities,” and are “very driven young kids,” Dr. Jon E. Grant said.
From the Journals
Early childhood allergies linked with ADHD and ASD
“Clinicians practicing in subspecialties such as allergy and immunology may have opportunities to help psychologists identify developmental and...