US EditionADHD Stimulants Can Be Safely Prescribed Via Telehealth, Study Argues
- The ACT government allowed GPs to diagnose and prescribe for ADHD in 2024, following election promises and aligning with NSW legislation.
- This change stemmed from broader efforts including RACGP branches calling for GP-led ADHD care and Health Ministers pursuing national prescription harmonisation.
- Experts like Dr Tim Jones explained that a national approach could allow smooth medication conversions and improved patient prescribing care.
- Treatment goals focus on improving task-shifting, functional ability, and quality of life rather than just reducing symptoms, with families benefiting from proper diagnosis and psychoeducation.
- These policy and clinical advances suggest improved ADHD care accessibility, better treatment coordination, and potential relief from medicine shortages for affected families.
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Evaluating a Comprehensive Strategy to Improve Engagement to Group-based Behavioral Parent Training for High-risk Families of Children with ADHD
Behavioral parent training (BPT) is an evidence-based intervention for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and related disrupt
Why ADHD in adults is often missed—and why it matters
Anesthesiologist Maire Daugharty, who expanded her expertise by earning a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, discusses her article "Why ADHD isn't just a childhood disorder and what that means for adults." Maire discusses the critical importance of timely diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, highlighting its negative impacts on self-esteem, mood disorders, substance use, and even criminality when left unaddressed. She clarifies th…
How Exercise Helps ADHD: The Science of Moving to Focus
ADHD, that ever-uninvited guest in the brain’s control room, isn’t just a matter of forgetting your keys or daydreaming through meetings. It’s a full-body experience—mood swings, erratic focus, sleep that mocks you, and a task list that laughs in your face. Managing ADHD isn’t just about staying organised—it’s about finding what truly helps the brain stay balanced. Many people find support through platforms like HelloLunaJoy, which offer accessi…
Impact of ADHD on Patient’s Quality of Life
Panelists discuss how ADHD diagnosis impacts families through stress and challenges but can also provide relief and understanding, while addressing quality of life effects including academic performance, family functioning, driving safety, and the need for structure and routine management.
ADHD Memes, Jokes Relatable to ADDitude ReadersFooterLogo
“I think the scariest person in the world is the person with no sense of humor.” — Michael J. Fox We agree. In a world where it’s far too easy to leave a steaming coffee cup on your car roof or to stash your cell phone in the refrigerator crisper, you could spend all day, every day beating yourself up for your ADHD-fueled mistakes. Or you could choose to laugh — and then move on. In an effort to tap into the healing power of humor, ADDitude rece…
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