This past week, some of the top ADHD experts in the world came together to present "virtually" on a wide variety of topics at the first annual Virtual ADHD Conference. Speakers included: Dr. Ned Hallowell, Sari Solden, Dr. Dan Amen, Dr. Michele Novotni, Kate Kelly, Wilma Fellman, Dr. Terry Dickson, Nancy Ratey and more.
It was utterly... Read more
In the past week, both the New York Times and the Washington Post reported on alternative treatments for ADHD, partly because a new study was released showing that St. John's Wort is not an effective treatment for ADHD in children.
The St. John Wort study was published in the June 11, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Medical... Read more
Twenty-one scholarships available through the Focus on Your Possibilities Scholarship ProgramThrough these scholarships, Lilly will recognize adults (age 25+) with ADHD who demonstrate the drive to pursue their educational goals.Over the past few years, Lilly has focused on helping adults with ADHD improve their lives. The scholarship program is... Read more
A recent study published in the online edition of the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine reported that adults with ADHD suffered low job performance and more absences and accidents compared to their non ADHD counterparts.
Lead researcher, Dr. Ron de Graaf of the Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, noted that... Read more
Over the years, there has been much concern over the possibility that Methylphenidate (brand name: Ritalin) might cause growth suppression in children with ADHD who are treated with the medication. A number of studies have been done, with most supporting the idea that if there is a slowing of growth, the side effect disappears within a few years... Read more
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