Universities from Harvard to Hampshire have admitted significantly more students with disabilities over the last decade, as diagnoses for A.D.H.D. and anxiety increase.

A recent survey highlights variation in the training credentials and experience across the burgeoning industry, which is mostly unregulated and unlicensed

Key points: Some neurodivergent folks get stuck in their heads because of cognitive distortions common brain processes. An important first step is to become aware of these distortions and processes. Awareness can be promoted through practicing effective metacognition in the way that works for you.

New research highlights the fluctuating course of pediatric ADHD and the continued role of stimulant medications as first-line therapy.

Key Takeaways: Aniracetam is a supplement that may help improve memory and mood but needs more research for safety and effectiveness. Side effects of aniracetam can include anxiety, irritability, and sleeping problems. Aniracetam may interact with medications for ADHD, allergies, mental health, and blood pressure; consult a healthcare provider before use.

Key point: Compared with veterans who are independently housed, those with homelessness are 20% less likely to receive ADHD stimulant medications.

They’re spotlighting the disorder’s hormonal link — and possibly changing how it’s treated.

Those with the condition tend to struggle in the domains where AI excels, and vice versa.

Key Facts: Adults with ADHD face statistically higher risks for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension and arterial disorders. Impulsivity serves as a behavioral gateway to health risks like substance misuse, binge eating, and physical inactivity. Preterm birth is a significant predictor of ADHD severity due to disruptions in early fetal brain glucose metabolism and blood flow.…

Roughly 11% of all U.S. children ages 3–17 have been diagnosed with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. That’s the equivalent of two to three students in a typical classroom. And the brain-based disorder is only becoming more common. Between 2016 and 2022, about 1 million additional children were diagnosed with ADHD, according to the Centers for…

ADHD has two signature super power characteristics: Pattern recognition and “hyperfocus,” both can benefit Black people navigating in this racist world. But wait, there’s another side to having ADHD.

It makes rejection, teasing or criticism feel unbearable, often prompting a strong physical reaction. Sufferers describe life with a condition that is only just starting to be understood