Health Significant rise in ADHD medication prescriptions since pandemic Alison Bloomer Mar 21, 2025 A new study has found that prescriptions for ADHD medication has grown by 18% per year since the pandemic, which is…
Debate ADHD: how to restore confidence in the diagnosis Darren Devine Feb 20, 2025 Efforts to reduce bottlenecks in ADHD assessments has led to criticisms over falling standards. Now medics suggest…
Health Huge postcode lottery for adult ADHD medication Alison Bloomer Sep 9, 2024 A new national survey conducted by the University of Exeter found there was a huge variation in treatment and…
Learning difficulties New taskforce announces plans to improve ADHD services across England Lauren Nicolle May 21, 2024 NHS England, together with the government, have launched a new ADHD Taskforce in a bid to better understand the…
Features ADHD and poor sleep: what is the connection? Narenza Dhanasar Nov 7, 2023 Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common neurodevelopmental conditions presenting…
Debate ADHD: why are clinic referrals on the rise? Alison Bloomer Sep 20, 2023 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis given to people who have challenges with…
Good practice and guidance Royal College of Psychiatrists launches new information resource on ADHD Alison Bloomer Jun 14, 2023 A new information resource for people who have, or suspect they might have, attention deficit hyperactivity…
Learning difficulties ADHD charities question impartiality of BBC documentary on private assessments Alison Bloomer May 16, 2023 A number of charities have slammed a recent BBC documentary that examined private assessments for the diagnosis of…
Autism Are autism and ADHD symptoms of the same underlying condition? Darren Devine Jan 27, 2020 Studies have revealed symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in around two thirds of autistic…