Summary: One of the first studies in this area to use clinical-level diagnoses reveals a range of differences between young people with and without mental health conditions when it comes to social media — from changes in mood to time spent on sites.

A new study led by the University of Southampton has found that the race and ethnicity of participants in clinical trials of medications for mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions often go unrecorded. In the first comprehensive quantitative review of its kind, an international team of researchers found that just four in ten clinical trials (39%)…

In this conversation, we dive into Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)—what it really means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how we can better support kids and adults who experience it. Joining us are Diane Gould, LCSW, founder and executive director of PDA North America; Jessica Richards, MS, MSW, LCSW, licensed psychotherapist; Molly Williams, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., a…

This critical analysis of recent ADHD coverage challenges misconceptions about treatment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to mental health.

Experts say online retailer has ethical responsibility to guard against chatbot-generated work on sensitive topics

A new study finds that many adults are self-diagnosing themselves with ADHD, in large part due to the wealth of information and misinformation on social media sites like TikTok. Dr. Mallika is on call to discuss the actual signs and symptoms of ADHD.

A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry provides insight into how early-life institutional care affects physical and brain development—and how these developmental patterns are linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Children who were raised in institutions before being placed in foster care showed delayed physical growth and changes in brain activity,…

Key points: Children vary in when they start walking unaided, it can be anytime from age 8 months to 24 months. The genes that influence this walking milestone are expressed in the brain and influence its structure. We discovered that the genes influencing walking also affect later outcomes such as ADHD.

Children who have gender dysphoria will be tested for autism, according to leaked plans. Health officials will screen these children for neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and ADHD, reports suggest. New guidance is to be issued in the wake of the Cass Review into gender identity services in the NHS, which found the quality of studies…

“This book is for anyone like me who ever felt misunderstood, confused or ashamed of their ADHD,” Penn Holderness says of the new kids book, due out this Fall

If you have ADHD, you may be at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder as a result of the overlap in symptoms between both conditions.

[Excerpt] Investigators did not find a consistent impact of antibiotic use on the risks for autoimmune diseases, such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and psoriasis. They also did not find a consistent impact of antibiotic use on the risks for psychiatric or neurodevelopmental conditions, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and…