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ADHD medications stimulate alertness, motivation

Stimulants were long thought to act on parts of the brain that promote a person’s ability to pay attention. But new imaging techniques can let scientists take a more detailed look at how stimulants affect the brain. A research team led by Drs. Benjamin Kay and Nico Dosenbach of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis focused on the specific brain networks that ADHD stimulants act upon. Results appeared in Cell on December 24, 2025.

Treatment of Children with Mental Illness | NIMH

“This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children may include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and schizophrenia.”

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