Youth ADHD and Youth Mental Health

ADHD

Is Separating Neurodevelopment and Mental Health Services Helpful?

Anita Thapar, Ph.D. on April 7, 2026

A conceptual split between neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions is helpful, but a clear-cut separation when it comes to service provision and funding support is not.

A conceptual split between neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions is helpful, but a clear-cut separation when it comes to service provision and funding support is not.

ADHD

How to Reduce Risk of Physical Illness in People With ADHD

Anita Thapar, Ph.D. on February 24, 2026

People with ADHD face greater physical health risks and higher rates of premature mortality. But there are ways to address these inequities.

People with ADHD face greater physical health risks and higher rates of premature mortality. But there are ways to address these inequities.

ADHD

Too Little, Too Late? Why Early Support for ADHD Matters

Anita Thapar, Ph.D. on November 24, 2025

Timely support can alter life trajectories for those with ADHD.

Timely support can alter life trajectories for those with ADHD.

ADHD

Blaming Pregnant Mothers for ADHD? Be Wary of Causal Claims

Anita Thapar, Ph.D. on October 15, 2025

Unsupported causal claims unnecessarily distress and confuse everyone.

Unsupported causal claims unnecessarily distress and confuse everyone.