A study of college students indicates that treating oneself with kindness may buffer the impact of adverse childhood ...

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"There’s a big opportunity for MAHA to include real-world experts in future studies and analysis," writes Dr. James S. Gordon.

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Jessica is a writer, editor and media professional who has spent her career working with some of the most influential names in media. Prior to joining Forbes Health, Jessica was the manager of ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ...

At seven years old, Danielle Gansky was the kid who beat to her own drum. The second grader was bubbly and energetic, but her teachers were more fixated on her sloppy handwriting, slipping grades and ...

The Health Secretary said the issue needed to be looked at through a 'strictly clinical lens' as he and fellow ministers look to tackle Britain's ballooning welfare bill. The review will look at rates ...

Nearly 10 million U.S. adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although some still hold the misconception that ADHD is only a childhood condition, in reality ADHD can persist ...

A mistaken calculation in the design of a new state psychiatric hospital is pushing back the project’s completion date until late 2027, and will potentially leave ...