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Does Coaching help College Students with ADHD?

Dr. David Rabiner of Duke University puts out frequent email updates regarding ADHD and its treatment. His most recent update addresses the question of whether coaching can be helpful for college students with ADHD. Many students with ADHD struggle to … Read More »

Suicidal Thoughts in Adults

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released in October 2011 the results of the first study to present state-level data concerning suicidal thoughts and behavior among adults in the United States. The data was from the National Survey … Read More »

When Should Medications Be Used?

How does a psychiatrist (or any health professional, for that matter) decide whether medications should be used to treat a psychiatric disorder? It can be a hard call, and multiple factors can come into play in the decision-making process. Clinicians … Read More »

Side Effects of Stimulants

Stimulants are frequently used for a number of medical purposes. Although they are primarily used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) and mixed amphetamine salts (Adderall) are used for different conditions, … Read More »

Antidepressant Warnings in Children and Young Adults

In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed new warnings about the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and young adults who take antidepressant medications. Known as a “black box warning,” it states that antidepressants increase … Read More »