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At 11:05 PM, I opened my phone thinking I would only use it for 5 minutes. The next time I looked at the clock, it was 1:40 AM. The hard part starts here. I couldn't remember a single thing I had watched during…
Posted October 17, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-supported psychosocial treatment for adult ADHD. There are several available treatment manuals for clinicians, some with corresponding client workbooks. There is also a batch of other options tied…
Finding the causes of autism is proving far more difficult than finding factors associated with it. A new study of maternal health and autism reveals how the same medical diagnosis can represent different biological, environmental, and social circumstances. As federal…
Created by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, Reveal is public radio's first one-hour radio show and podcast dedicated to investigative reporting. A look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults — how to spot it, how to treat it,…
ADHD in older adults can often go unnoticed and symptoms can appear similar to signs of aging, memory problems, or dementia. Vicki Armel was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at age 77, shortly after her daughter and granddaughter were diagnosed…
What if the biggest reason you haven’t achieved your goal has nothing to do with laziness, discipline, or time? What if lack of motivation isn’t a character flaw, but a protective reflex? Picture a smoke alarm that shrieks over slightly…
Presented by AJMC and Pharmacy Times Population Health, Equity & Outcomes The authors of “Overdiagnosis of Adult ADHD Is Exacerbating the Stimulant Shortage” reply to a letter to the editor. Here’s an example of our suggestion: Current DSM-5 criterion 1b: “Often has…
Presented by AJMC and Pharmacy Times Population Health, Equity & Outcomes Source of Funding: None. Author Disclosures: The author reports no relationship or financial interest with any entity that would pose a conflict of interest with the subject matter of this…
Autism is diagnosed far more often in boys than in girls, and the reason is still unclear. One possibility involves genetic changes on the X chromosome, of which boys typically have only one copy. The gene in this story, MECP2, isn’t…
Flow is a state of optimal engagement. Autistic individuals and individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might have variations in flow-like experiences, such as hyperfocus, autistic inertia, and monotropism, that diverge from traditional or typical definitions. Following the Preferred Reporting…