Adhd

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Science

ADHD diagnoses are rising. 1 in 9 U.S. kids have gotten one, new study finds

ADHD is an ongoing and expanding public health concern, according to researchers studying the disorder. One million more U.S. children were diagnosed in 2022 compared to 2016, a new study shows.
Maria Godoy
Mental Health

More Seattleites have ADHD than ever, but finding meds and docs is a challenge

An increase in awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD has led to more people being diagnosed with the disorder and wider recognition of challenges faced by neurodivergent workers. But the uptick has had an unintended side effect — a nationwide shortage of stimulants used to treat ADHD such as Adderall, Concerta, and Vyvanse.
Clare McGrane

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez

Patricia Murphy
Adderall shortage forces some patients to scramble, ration or go without

The FDA announced the supply troubles in the fall. Four months later, the medication remains hard to get and could stay that way until the spring
Sydney Lupkin
Health

The FDA has officially declared a shortage of Adderall

The FDA has confirmed the nation is experiencing a shortage of Adderall after many pharmacies around the country have been unable to fill prescriptions and keep up with demand.
Ayana Archie
Health

Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don't Get Proper Follow-Up

An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn't see a care provider for months afterward.
Patti Neighmond
Health

Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis

Harvard University researchers probed the way ADHD is assessed by taking advantage of a quirk found in many U.S. school systems that means some kids are a year younger their classmates.
Richard Harris