A large multicentre clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.

People who have ADHD traits at age 10 are more likely than those without such traits to have physical health problems and to report physical health-related disability at age 46, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) and University of Liverpool researchers.

The review looked at more than three dozen studies and found no evidence that acetaminophen increased the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Key Takeaways: Dr. Maggie Sibley highlighted common barriers in ADHD treatment for adolescents and their parents, emphasizing the need for effective engagement strategies in behavior therapy. Data presented showed significant differences in educational, vocational, and financial outcomes for individuals diagnosed with ADHD in childhood. Understanding and addressing treatment barriers is crucial for improving long-term outcomes…

Key Takeaways: Misconceptions about ADHD’s genetic basis and environmental influences were highlighted, emphasizing the need for accurate understanding in clinical practice. Presenters discussed challenges in medication selection, stressing the importance of personalized approaches to ADHD treatment. The limitations of neuropsychological testing in ADHD diagnosis were addressed, underscoring the need for comprehensive assessment strategies. Debunking myths…

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects tens of millions of people in the U.S. About one in nine children and one in 16 adults have ADHD. That’s according to an analysis from the nonprofit Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or CHADD. As researchers learn more about the brain and its complexities, they’re also gaining…

The NHS is overspending by £164m a year on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services, with an increasing amount going to unregulated private assessments, a Guardian investigation has found.

[Excerpt] In one study, Traci M. Kennedy, of the University of Pittsburgh, and her colleagues, studied a mobile-health intervention specifically tailored toward young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at high risk for heavy drinking. Participants received frequent check-ins via their smartphones to help identify patterns in ADHD symptoms and their drinking. Based on their responses,…

[Excerpt] Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine took a deep dive into the risk factors of bullying among U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 17 using data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, a U.S. Census Bureau household survey collecting information on children’s physical and mental health, access to care,…

NEW YORK, January 12, 2026 — Understood.org, a leading nonprofit supporting the 70 million people in the U.S. who have learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia, launched ADHD Unstuck today. This free, self-guided activity is designed to help women with ADHD boost their mood and build self-awareness around emotional regulation.

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With a pair of new hires and recent comments, advocates say the Trump administration appears to be actively laying the groundwork to transfer special education out of the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon told a group of disability advocates she met with last month that she’s committed to proceeding with plans…