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Attention Deficit Disorder, Brain and Nervous System, Mental Health

More adults than ever have been seeking ADHD medications – an ADHD expert explains what could be driving the trend

August 8, 2023

The average person has a couple of symptoms of ADHD, so it can be hard to draw the line between ADHD-like tendencies – such as a tendency to lose keys, having a messy desk or often finding your mind wandering during a dull task – and a diagnosable medical disorder.

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Child Health, Mental Health

White children are especially likely to be overdiagnosed and overtreated for ADHD, according to a new study

July 18, 2022

Among elementary school children who had shown above-average academic achievement, 27% of white children versus 19% of nonwhite children were later diagnosed with ADHD. About 20% of white children versus 14% of nonwhite children were using ADHD medication.

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Child Health, Mental Health

These strategies and life hacks can help anyone with ADHD, as well as those who struggle with attention problems but don’t have a diagnosis

May 12, 2022

A simple organizational system can improve focus by providing a way to keep track of important activities. Ideally the system is centered on one tool, such as a notebook or phone app, assuming the phone is not too distracting.

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Disabilities, Mental Health

Just 10% of kids with ADHD outgrow it, UW study finds

August 13, 2021

In adults, it manifests more as verbal impulsivity, difficulty with decision-making, and not thinking before acting.

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Brain and Nervous System, Disabilities, Mental Health

ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed

June 30, 2021

About 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD

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Mental Health

Over Past 20 Years, The Percentage Of Children Diagnosed with ADHD Nearly Doubles

September 3, 2018

But is this a true increase in cases or an epidemic of over-diagnosis?

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