Prescriptions for ADHD have grown 11-fold in 20 years. As GPs begin to prescribe ADHD medication, will this rise again?
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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.
Misrecognition of ADHD symptoms meant many not only waited years for diagnosis – it also had a serious impact on their sense of self.
It’s about how ADHD symptoms impact on your day-to-day functioning. Here’s how clinicians assess this, and where people might struggle.
Increasing access to ADHD diagnosis and medication is a good move. But it shouldn’t be the whole plan to address a condition affecting thousands in New Zealand.
New research shows the massive gap between those with ADHD and the number of people who are prescribed the medicine that can help.
Neurodivergent employees can have specific needs. Inclusion in the workplace means businesses and employers need to consider differences that may not be visible to outsiders.
Parenting with ADHD presents unique challenges but also strengths. By using strategies for managing ADHD, and seeking resources when needed, parents can create a positive and fulfilling family life.
ADHD is a lifelong condition. But a person’s ability to cope – and the demands on their attention – can change over time.
Exercising and socialising with friends may be the best kinds of activities to put on your ‘dopamine menu’.
Stimulants are first-line drugs for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. But how do they actually work?
Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data is needed to determine whether the trends will continue.
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety.
One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.
If you think you have ADHD, getting a diagnosis can be a long, frustrating and often expensive process. But it can give you access to treatments and change how you see yourself.
This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode published on May 12 2022.
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.
Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever.
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Associate Professor of Psychology and Clinical Director, Regional Assessment & Resource Centre, Queen's University, Ontario