Helping Kids through ADHD

Anxiety

Screening Young Children for Depression and Anxiety

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on November 18, 2022

New guidelines escalate screening of anxiety, reflecting the continued crisis in youth mental health.

New guidelines escalate screening of anxiety, reflecting the continued crisis in youth mental health.

ADHD

Brown Noise and ADHD: What’s the Scoop on the Latest Buzz?

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on October 28, 2022

A new treatment for ADHD, brown noise, is scientifically appealing but not scientifically proven, it's although low-risk.

A new treatment for ADHD, brown noise, is scientifically appealing but not scientifically proven, it's although low-risk.

ADHD

National Emergency Declared for Children’s Mental Health

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on October 22, 2021

Leading pediatric organizations call for rapid investments and policy upgrades.

Leading pediatric organizations call for rapid investments and policy upgrades.

ADHD

Complementary Treatment for ADHD: Nutrition Supplementation

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on October 4, 2021

The case for full-spectrum vitamin-mineral supplementation just got stronger.

The case for full-spectrum vitamin-mineral supplementation just got stronger.

ADHD

California EPA Releases Landmark Report on Food Dyes

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on May 25, 2021

Confirmation of synthetic food dyes as a risk factor.

Confirmation of synthetic food dyes as a risk factor.

ADHD

Mental Health, ADHD, and COVID-19

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on April 14, 2021

Mental health problems in kids and adults may be the next pandemic.

Mental health problems in kids and adults may be the next pandemic.

Media

Update on ADHD and Screen Media Use

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on December 28, 2020

A reassuring update on screen media use and its effects on mental health and ADHD.

A reassuring update on screen media use and its effects on mental health and ADHD.

ADHD

ADHD and COVID: Update on Findings and Coping Strategies

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on December 11, 2020

New evidence of links between COVID-19 outcome and mental health conditions, including ADHD.

New evidence of links between COVID-19 outcome and mental health conditions, including ADHD.

ADHD

Is ADHD Really a Disorder or Just a Difference?

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on October 5, 2020

Some people fitting the ADHD label do very well in life and don’t seem to have a disorder. Yet many also suffer a real limitation on their dreams and potential.

Some people fitting the ADHD label do very well in life and don’t seem to have a disorder. Yet many also suffer a real limitation on their dreams and potential.

Suicide

ADHD and Suicide Risk

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on September 11, 2020

COVID-19 has spotlighted concerns about mental health and suicide risk. ADHD is part of the mix.

COVID-19 has spotlighted concerns about mental health and suicide risk. ADHD is part of the mix.

ADHD

ADHD, Anger, and Emotional Regulation

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on August 4, 2020

Managing anger is a central problem for people with ADHD. Fortunately, effective solutions are available.

Managing anger is a central problem for people with ADHD. Fortunately, effective solutions are available.

ADHD

Race and ADHD

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on June 10, 2020

Race is highly relevant to research and clinical care for ADHD.

Race is highly relevant to research and clinical care for ADHD.

ADHD

Can Brain Scans Diagnose ADHD?

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on April 20, 2020

Ignore the hype for now, but stay tuned.

Ignore the hype for now, but stay tuned.

Media

Simple Strategies for Parents During COVID-19

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on April 3, 2020

Ways to help your child cope during a pandemic.

Ways to help your child cope during a pandemic.

ADHD

ADHD and Emotional Trauma

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on March 18, 2020

ADHD has a triple-whammy relationship with emotional trauma.

ADHD has a triple-whammy relationship with emotional trauma.

ADHD

ADHD: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Condition

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on March 2, 2020

Different kinds of ADHD may need different solutions.

Different kinds of ADHD may need different solutions.

ADHD

Food Dyes and ADHD

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on February 11, 2020

Synthetic additives and processed food warrant caution, but not alarm.

Synthetic additives and processed food warrant caution, but not alarm.

ADHD

The Biggest Myths About ADHD

Joel Nigg Ph.D. on December 23, 2019

Can you name three big misconceptions about ADHD?

Can you name three big misconceptions about ADHD?