This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

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The Department of Health and Human Services recently published its final version of “Treatment for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria: Review of Evidence and Best Practices.” The review confirmed what several ...

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The digital age has fundamentally reshaped childhood, making screens an integral part of learning, socialization, and entertainment. Globally, screen time among adolescents has surged, accelerated by ...

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Over 11% of children are estimated to have a diagnosis of ADHD (Danielson et al., 2024), a rate that has doubled over the past 10 years. ADHD is characterized by difficulties with focus, ...