Now, researchers say the stimulants don’t work as previously believed. Instead of affecting regions of the brain that control ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychological condition thought to affect approximately 3-7% of school-aged children in the United States. It is characterized by deficits in ...

Assessment and management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are complex and nationally inconsistent. To improve care for the children and young people it serves, a mental health service ...

A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. A large ...

Kathy Gibbs does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The precise molecular mechanism that may trigger elevated neuronal activity in Alzheimer's patients has been pinpointed by researchers. This mechanism subsequently damages memory and learning ...

Amy Reichelt receives funding from NHMRC and ARC. She is affiliated with PurMinds Neuropharma. It’s a Saturday afternoon at a kids’ birthday party. Hordes of children are swarming between the spread ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

March 2018: Changes have been made to align this quality standard with the updated NICE guideline on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Statement 5 on psychological treatments for children and ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in making decisions about your care Making decisions using NICE guidelines explains how ...