Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Mental Health | Investigators observed that impulsivity increased in patients with bipolar disorder who also experienced a traumatic childhood experience.

Women who use a lot of the common pain reliever acetaminophen during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than those who don’t use the drug.

Researchers analyzed data on almost 113,000 children and their parents, including 2,246 kids who were diagnosed with ADHD. Almost half of the mothers took acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) at some point during pregnancy, researchers report in Pediatrics.

Use of medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a lower current risk for substance-related events.

"When doctors are weighing the risks and benefits of ADHD medication, they might want to consider our study, which provides more documentation that these medications are not likely to increase substance-related problems," ...

Using medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and adults lowers their risk of substance abuse....

Using medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and adults lowers their risk of substance abuse problems...

in the present and, at least for men, in the future, too, according to a study published online in The American Journal of Psychiatry.

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are already at increased risk of motor vehicle accidents, but it is significantly reduced when they are taking ADHD medication, a 10-year study finds.

ADHD and your world | You may hear more now about ADHD than ever, but just how common is it?

That's hard to say exactly, because researchers have used different techniques to answer that question.

Many reports estimate that anywhere from 5% to 8% of school-age kids have the disorder. But the CDC now puts it at 11%.

ADHD Medication | If you’re an adult with ADHD, medications can help a lot.

They can give you back your focus and a feeling of control, what about the side effects?

Mental Health Update | Giving stimulants to kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may not help them complete homework or get better grades, a small study suggests.

In an analysis of ADHD in kids and a genetic mutation, scientists find environmental pollutants such as lead to be an important factor of those suffering from ADHD.