Importance Reported increases in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses
are accompanied by growing debate about the underlying factors. Although overdiagnosis is …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most frequent disorders within
child and adolescent psychiatry, with a prevalence of over 5%. Nosological systems, such as …

Pharmacologic Treatment of ADHD Amphetamines and methylphenidate and, less often,
nonstimulants (atomoxetine, clonidine, and guanfacine) are used to treat ADHD …

Summary Background The WHO Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan 2013–2030
encourages routine collection and reporting of a set of essential mental health indicators …

Comorbid psychiatric disorders in adults with ADHD are important because these
comorbidities might complicate the diagnosis of ADHD and also worsen the prognosis …

Background Autism has long been viewed as a paediatric condition, meaning that many
autistic adults missed out on a diagnosis as children when autism was little known. We …

Background Methylphenidate is the most frequently prescribed medication for the treatment
of ADHD in children and adolescents in many countries. Although many randomised …

Importance The risk of birth and neurodevelopmental complications with prenatal exposure
to antipsychotics is unclear. Objective To evaluate the association between prenatal …

Background: Despite evidence-based national guidelines for ADHD in the United Kingdom
(UK), ADHD is under-identified, under-diagnosed, and under-treated. Many seeking help for …

Importance Use of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications has increased
substantially over the past decades. However, the potential risk of cardiovascular disease …