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• Study shows many teens do not receive treatment for mental health disorders

  According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, many American teens who suffer from mental health issues are not treated for their conditions. For the research, scientists surveyed 6,483 adolescents who were between the ages of 13 and 18. more...

• Study reveals children with ADHD and PBD have abnormal brain patterns

  According to research from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), brain imaging may reveal differences in the brains of teens with pediatric bipolar disorder (PBD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study is published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. more...

• Disruptive behavioral disorders may contribute to car crashes in teen boys

  New research has found that male teens with disruptive behavior disorders have a one-third increased risk of being seriously injured in a traffic crash, either as a driver or a pedestrian. more...

• Teen boys with ADHD at greater risk for car collisions

  Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that teenage boys with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other childhood disruptive behavior disorders are more likely than other teens to be involved in motor vehicle collisions. more...

• New system of coaching may help students with ADHD

  New research suggests that college students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit for a new model of coaching used by the Edge Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers supplemental treatment for students with ADHD. The results of the study are being released this week at the Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) conference in Atlanta. more...

• Parents can help teens with ADHD stay calm and organized

  Teens who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often need to follow daily rules in order to stay focused and organized. To reduce the daily stress of keeping a routine, parents of ADHD sufferers can follow a few simple behaviors to help their child, ADDitude reports. more...

• Children with ADHD may be more likely to become depressed

  Children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have more challenges to overcome than their peers. Recent research shows that these challenges may include depression and suicidal ideation. more...

• Study shows that people with ADHD may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy

  In a recent issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers demonstrate how adding cognitive behavioral therapy - an approach that teaches skills for handling life challenges and revising negative thought patterns - to pharmaceutical treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) significantly improved symptom control in a study of adult patients. more...