Nationwide Adderall Shortage Causes Disruptions to ADHD Treatments Reports of an adderall shortage first surfaced in the summer of 2022, and were confirmed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that October. Being unable to count on their next prescription is causing significant treatment disruptions in patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity…

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What’s Behind The Surge In Adult ADHD Diagnoses? The conversation around attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – and the market for ADHD medications – appears to be shifting. The condition is traditionally associated with “problem kids”, but the number of adult ADHD diagnoses has more than doubled in the US…

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Retired Naval Officer Stresses Mental Health Support Among Veterans Veterans Day celebrations of our service members should not overshadow the daily mental health struggles they bear. Few understand the lasting impact left by the horrors of war and the importance of seeking help better than veterans themselves, as one decorated…

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Depression and Weight Changes: What’s the Connection and How to Deal There is a close connection between depression and weight changes. Losing or gaining a lot of weight can lead to physical changes in the body, changes in mood, and even symptoms of depression. Similarly, people living with depression often…

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A New Study Links the 2020 Presidential Election with Depression and Anxiety A new study from the University of Nevada’s College of Business showed evidence that the 2020 presidential election increased the mental health struggles of Americans. The Household Pulse Survey (HSP) gathered information nationwide on mental health weekly from…

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A New Policy in North East India Addresses Mental Health Needs of People Living With HIV Receiving a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is life-changing and devastating for people like V. Suchiang and her young daughter.  “I developed anxiety and lost my appetite,” said Suchiang, who now works as…

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Welcome to Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry’s Mental health in the News weekly update. Below are some current news events relating to mental health and mental health treatments. Recovering from Alcoholism: There is Hope The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that about 6% of US American adults…

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Anxiety and Depression Increase For Some Americans During the Holiday Season The holidays conjure up images of families around the table eating dinner or exchanging presents by the fire on Christmas morning. But for millions of Americans, the reality is far less picturesque. 75% of participants in an online poll…

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Young Adults Say Their New Year’s Resolution Is to Improve Their Mental Health The new year is a time when many people reflect on the past year and set goals for the year to come. A new Forbes Health/OnePoll survey found that out of 1,005 US adults polled, 45% said…

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Welcome to Madison Avenue TMS & Psychiatry’s Mental health in the News weekly update. Below are some current news events relating to mental health and mental health treatments. 7 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health This Holiday Season The holiday season, although fun and exciting, can also be filled with…

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