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A Senate inquiry says Australia needs a national ADHD framework to improve diagnosis and reduce costs

Around 800,00 Australians live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is the most common mental health condition in children aged four to 17, and around half of those with childhood ADHD continue to have significant difficulties as adults.

The Conversation

Swapping books for audiobooks has reignited my love of literature

The prospect of reading a book filled me with anxiety and shame. But an ADHD diagnosis changed everything, says writer and presenter Verity Babbs

The Guardian - UK

People with ADHD face stigma, barriers: Senate report

Many Australians living with ADHD want better support as they navigate stigma, inadequate or expensive treatment and diagnosis services, and other issues.

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Hunter ADHD clinic offers hope of faster diagnosis, treatment

Health Minister Ryan Park says the pilot program could be a model for treating other conditions.

Newcastle Herald

John Hunter park-and-ride bus to return, health minister confirms

He also unveiled a new ADHD clinic based in Wallsend.

Newcastle Herald

Adult ADHD and autism assessment requests blocked by NHS screening system

Yorkshire pilot scheme to combat rise in waiting times has not resulted in a single appraisal

The Guardian - UK

How to solve our mental health crisis

When BBC journalist Rory Carson sought online consultations for a potential mental health issue, three private clinics diagnosed him with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They charged between £685 and £1,095 for these consultations, which lasted between 45 and 100 minutes, and all prescribed him medication.

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How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms?

Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work?

The Conversation

ADHD medication being rationed as shortage ‘not taken seriously’

The shortage of medicine is leaving some patients ‘jittery’ and anxious’.

The Independent UK

FDA calls for new meds for stimulant use

The FDA called for treatments for stimulant use disorder. Doctors say current options are limited

Salon

The main signs of ADHD

People with ADHD may show signs of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness

The Independent UK

Adults with ADHD are at a higher risk for developing dementia, new study finds. These treatments may help

Interestingly, there was no increased risk of dementia in adults with ADHD who took stimulants, like Adderall or Concerta, to manage the condition.

Fortune

UFC’s Mayra Bueno Silva suspended, has Holly Holm win overturned after positive drug test for ADHD med

Weeks ago, Mayra Bueno Silva revealed she tested positive due to an ADHD med. Tuesday, the UFC contender received official punishment.

USA Today Sports Media Group

People diagnosed with ADHD as adults could be ‘at greater risk of dementia’

Study does not establish cause and effect, and experts say it highlights need for further research

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Evening Standard

Adults with ADHD nearly three times more likely to develop dementia, study suggests

Scientists warn doctors to discuss ADHD with older patients

Evening Standard

Sam Bankman-Fried ‘needs more ADHD medication to be able to testify’, lawyers argue

Lawyers say the FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder’s daily dose wears off quickly

The Guardian - US

Why is it so hard to get my ADHD medication in the US?

I moved to New York this year and am embroiled in a Kafkaesque ordeal trying to get my meds filled

The Guardian - UK

Nick Frost: ‘If you spend four hours in the kitchen on your own, it’s never really frowned upon’

The actor and writer on hotel breakfasts that trigger his ADHD, and why cooking helps him cope with his troubled past and successful present

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Evening Standard

Excessive social media and smartphone use linked to ADHD symptoms

Technology addiction found to cause inattention and hyperactivity

The Conversation

GPs could improve access to ADHD treatment. But we still need specialists to diagnose and start medication

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 2.5–5% of people. Less than half of people with ADHD have been diagnosed and treated – though more and more people are presenting for help.

The Independent UK

How can I tell if my child has ADHD?

Experts share some guidance on how to spot the signs

The Independent UK

Does my child have ADHD or are they just a livewire?

Experts share some guidance on how to spot the signs. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Guardian - UK

Doctors in England told not to start new patients on ADHD drugs due to shortage

Charity ADHD UK says NHS’s failure to act sooner is devastating for those living with the condition

The Conversation

Gabor Maté claims trauma contributes to everything: from cancer to ADHD. But what does the evidence say?

Our health consumes a growing share of our economy and our attention, but we are not in great shape. Even as a ruinous pandemic subsides, epidemics of chronic disease, obesity, addiction and mental illness continue. Systems of care strain to cope and many of us engage in an anxious and…

The Guardian - UK

Don’t define us by our health conditions

Letter: Labels are misunderstood and do little to diminish stigma, writes Chris Bennett

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