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Yes, telehealth has improved access for people seeking ADHD treatment. But a new study suggests it’s also a money spinner.
Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.
Social media platforms are shaping how we collectively think about mental health, a new study shows.
Learning to recognize thought patterns that lead to avoidance, and breaking tasks down into small parts, can help people overcome the mental barriers that often accompany ADHD.
This means less typical presentations of ADHD – such as in women and girls, quiet inattentive adults and high-achieving students – could be overlooked.
Shorter wait times and lower costs. That’s what people with ADHD and their families can expect now Victorian GPs are getting more involved with diagnosis and treatment. But questions remain.
Brain stimulation devices have been marketed as a drug-free alternative to ADHD medication. But a major new UK trial found no evidence they work.
A growth in ADHD prescriptions has caused concern about their safety and effectiveness. But new research points to longer-term benefits for users.
ADHD diagnosis can be controversial. The disruption it causes goes beyond school, affecting the quality of life of families as well.
There is a strong genetic component, but there is still a big gap in knowledge.
A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and positive qualities.
While social media provides a way to share their experiences and find community, the breadth of content can make it a struggle to wade through misinformation.
Many believe ADHD is purely behavioural, but we can detect it by looking at brainwaves.
Four in five children with ADHD are prescribed medication. The most common side-effect is lack of appetite and weight loss. Here’s how parents can manage this.
Rates of ADHD diagnosis are rocketing in developed countries. A professor of child and adult psychiatry explains why.
Previous research has shown a link between caffeine intake and a brain development difficulties for the child. But our new study controlled for factors such as genes and showed there’s no causal link.
In a new study, we interviewed 59 Year 10 students with language or attention disorders about their English classrooms.
One in 20 Australians has ADHD. But some people call the condition ADD. What’s the difference?
Fully 97% of people with ADHD in the UK have had difficulty getting their medication due to supply issues.
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Senior Research Fellow in Child Neurodevelopment, Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne
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Professor and Clinical Psychologist, Michael Crouch Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health, University of Sydney
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