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News
04/13/2026
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension trial found viloxazine ER to be safe and effective for the long-term treatment of pediatric ADHD.
A phase 3 open-label extension...
04/13/2026
Psych Congress Network
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News
04/10/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis rates in people younger than 30 years in British Columbia, Canada, rose steadily from 2003 to 2023 and appeared to accelerate after both DSM-5 implementation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
04/10/2026
Psych Congress Network
News
02/02/2026
Grace Taylor, MS, MA
A large US Medicaid study finds that co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among adults with autism and is linked to higher rates of substance use, cardiovascular conditions, and injury, while ADHD medication...
A large US Medicaid study finds that co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common among adults with autism and is linked to higher rates of substance use, cardiovascular conditions, and injury, while ADHD medication...
A large US Medicaid study finds...
02/02/2026
First Report Managed Care
A young boy sits at a desk in a classroom
News
12/03/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Higher digital screen time in preadolescent children is associated with worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and measurable alterations in brain structure.
Higher digital screen time in preadolescent children is associated with worsening attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and measurable alterations in brain structure.
Higher digital screen time in...
12/03/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
09/25/2025
Maria Mantas
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was associated with higher occurrence of psychotic symptoms, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder (BD), according to a systematic review.
Stimulant use for the treatment...
09/25/2025
Psych Congress Network
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
08/27/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who began drug treatment within 3 months of diagnosis had significantly reduced rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, traffic accidents, and criminality.
Patients with...
08/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
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News
06/09/2025
A recent systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed the cardiovascular effects of ADHD medications across children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
A recent systematic review and network meta-analysis assessed the cardiovascular effects of ADHD medications across children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
A recent systematic review and...
06/09/2025
Psych Congress Network
a boy with adhd
News
02/27/2025
Jolynn Tumolo
US youths with higher levels of ADHD symptom severity had significantly higher odds of initiating e-cigarette, cigarette, and other tobacco use over a 9-year follow-up.
US youths with higher levels of ADHD symptom severity had significantly higher odds of initiating e-cigarette, cigarette, and other tobacco use over a 9-year follow-up.
US youths with higher levels of...
02/27/2025
Psych Congress Network
Study Offers Practical Recommendations to Improve Diagnosis and Care for Women With ADHD
News
02/26/2025
Evi Arthur
A new mixed-methods study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders confirms this research and investigates the barriers to care women diagnosed with ADHD face, as well as what practical changes clinicians can make to create more...
A new mixed-methods study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders confirms this research and investigates the barriers to care women diagnosed with ADHD face, as well as what practical changes clinicians can make to create more...
A new mixed-methods study...
02/26/2025
Psych Congress Network
A child sleeps in bed on her stomach with her mouth hanging open
News
01/16/2025
Brionna Mendoza
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
Psych Congress Network