Stephen Faraone (he/him/his)

New Swedish study of 1,000+ infants finds babies who experience newborn seizures are 2x more likely to develop ADHD and 3x more likely to be diagnosed with autism. Early brain health matters more than we realized. adhdevidence.org/blog/swedish-n…

A talk with Kate Brownfield about ADHD medication, misinformation, co-occurring conditions, and evidence-based treatment; Our conversation aims to help parents better understand what’s supported by research, what gets overstated online, and how to think more clearly about treatment decisions for kids and teens with ADHD: youtube.com/watch?v=yHNqzo…

Our new study in Translational Psychiatry finds that genetics play a modest but meaningful role in why people with ADHD discontinue stimulant treatment: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41764167/

New meta-analysis: even a single workout session produces moderate improvements in impulse control for adults with ADHD, with large improvements in those not on medication. Exercise as a tool for adult ADHD may be severely under-utilized: adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-anal…

🧠 Meta-analysis: people with ADHD are about twice as likely to report non-suicidal self-harm. This reflects overlapping challenges like impulsivity, emotional regulation, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Awareness and support matter. adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-anal…

What IS an 'expert'...?adhdevidence.org/blog/what-is-a…

New meta-analysis on ADHD resilience in kids: Academic skills, cognitive functioning, friendships, and supportive adult relationships were linked to better outcomes. adhdevidence.org/blog/meta-anal…

🧠 New study: body fat and ADHD may relate differently by sex. Higher relative fat mass was linked to lower ADHD odds in boys but higher odds in girls. More research needed — this is association, not causation.www.adhdevidence.org/blog/higher-re…

New U.S. research is looking at ADHD through a broader lens: Kids growing up with financial strain, food insecurity, or unsafe neighborhoods were more likely to have ADHD diagnoses. That doesn’t mean these factors cause ADHD, but environment can shape how challenges show up and whether kids get support. Read more: adhdevidence.org/blog/us-study-…

Interview with PsychiatristPlus – ADHD Without Myths: youtu.be/zsfPli1lMz0?si… via @YouTube

New population study: Single umbilical artery (iSUA) shows no overall link to ADHD. adhdevidence.org/blog/norwegian…

Large Israeli cohort study: Eye disorders linked to later ADHD diagnosis. 📊 In >665k participants, prior eye conditions were associated with ~40% higher ADHD risk. What this does not mean: eye problems don’t cause ADHD, and most people with vision issues will never develop it. adhdevidence.org/blog/large-coh…

What are the risks of PPIs & H2 blockers during pregnancy? adhdevidence.org/blog/south-kor…

For years, a persistent concern has shadowed the treatment of ADHD: Does stimulant medication eventually stop working? Here's what the evidence says: adhdevidence.org/blog/the-medic…

📊 Large South Korean study reports certain ADHD meds linked to higher BMI. What the data actually shows: adhdevidence.org/blog/south-kor…