Childhood ADHD medication shows protective effect against future psychosis

Childhood ADHD medication shows protective effect against future psychosis

A major new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh and funded by the St John of God Research Foundation, has found that commonly prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication in childhood may lower the long‑term risk of developing serious psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

A major new study has found that commonly prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication in childhood may lower the long‑term risk of developing serious psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia.

ADHD Medication and Psychosis Risk: Study Finds Lower Risk in Children

SummaryA large-scale study finds that ADHD medication may not increase psychosis risk in children and could even reduce it, offering reassurance to families and clinicians. A new wave of clinical research is reshaping how doctors and families understand ADHD medication and its long-debated connection to mental health risks. ADHD medication For years, concerns have lingered around whether stimulant treatments used for attention-deficit/hyperactiv…

Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk | News | The University of Edinburgh

Commonly prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could lower the risk of developing serious psychotic disorders later in life, new research suggests.