The story of Maddie reminded me of my own experience growing up as a neurodivergent child. May is a classmate of my son, who had a unique personality, and she had a special interest in wolves. I felt like I could relate to her, as someone who had trouble fitting in with my classmates and …
Summary: A groundbreaking study has brought to light the significant impact of patients’ beliefs on the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like depression and ADHD. The research team found that patients’ perceptions of receiving either real or placebo treatments often had more of an impact on outcomes than the treatments themselves. Results showed that …
Kelly Baums, a 33-year-old from Chicago, discovered she had been living with ADHD her whole life when she was diagnosed at age 30. Growing up, Kelly always felt different from her peers, struggling with friendships and concentration in school. When she finally received her diagnosis, she experienced a mix of relief and grief. She now …
Kelly Baums, a 33-year-old from Chicago, discovered she had ADHD at the age of 30 and decided to become an ADHD coach to help others in similar situations. Growing up, Kelly always felt different from her peers, struggling to maintain friendships and focus on school work. When she received her ADHD diagnosis, she experienced a …
US Adderall Shortage Driving ADHD Patients to Meth Use According to social workers, the persistent shortage of Adderall in America has led ADHD patients to turn to meth as an alternative. Despite the FDA’s announcement of an Adderall shortage in October 2022, people are still struggling to access the medication over a year later. The …
Overtalking: A Possible Sign of Underlying Mental Health Conditions Overtalking: A Possible Sign of Underlying Mental Health Conditions By Emily Joshu, Health Reporter for DailyMail.com Published: 22:12 19 Oct 2023, Updated: 22:24 19 Oct 2023 If you’re constantly getting in trouble for talking or rattling on about specific topics, you could have a mental health …
Responding to text messages may seem like a simple task, but for some, it’s a constant struggle. Personally, I find it difficult to keep up with these conversations. In theory, I could quickly reply and move on, but in reality, it rarely happens that way. There are moments when I’m focused on other things and …
Returning to school is an exciting time for many students. However, students with ADHD face unique challenges that can make it difficult for them to succeed in the classroom. According to licensed marriage and family therapist Karina Kazaryan, individuals with ADHD often struggle with sensory processing due to inadequate dopamine activity in their brains. This …
By Luke Andrews, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Updated: 15:36 BST, 31 August 2023 The ADHD drug Ritalin may offer a solution to America’s cocaine addiction problem, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that Ritalin can reduce dependence on cocaine in animals, and are now exploring its potential for …
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the first generic versions of Vyvanse, a medication used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This decision comes at a critical time when there is a shortage of ADHD treatment drugs across the country. According to the FDA’s announcement, the newly approved generic medication is …