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Preschoolers and Stimulants: When Is Medication the Right Call for ADHD?

May 12, 2025

Joshua Feder, MD and Mara Goverman

Today, we’re tackling a big question: How young is too young to treat children with medication for ADHD?

Expert Q&A

ADHD, Stimulants, and Substance Use

April 1, 2025

Sara Polley, MD

Sara Polley, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Ellie Mental Health.

Dr. Polley has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Dr. Polley clarifies when to use stimulants in patients with ADHD and substance use disorders and how to address the underlying addiction.

Clinical Update

How to Select a Stimulant for Adult ADHD

March 1, 2025

Greg Malzberg, MD

Gregory Malzberg, MD. Attending Psychiatrist & Assistant Clinical Professor, Mount Sinai West, New York, NY. Creator, PsychoFarm.

Dr. Malzberg has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

We have 30 stimulant formulations, but do all deserve prizes? We find a few with niche advantages, and three that rise to the top.

Expert Q&A

ADHD: Beyond Stimulants

January 1, 2025

Nicholas J. Nissen, MD

Nicholas J. Nissen, MD

Concierge psychiatrist, specializing in nonstimulant management of ADHD and anxiety disorders. Austin, TX.

Dr. Nissen has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Stimulants may hold the prize for effect size in ADHD, but nonstimulants have advantages for the right patient. Nicholas Nissen shows us how to use five medications, two supplements, and lifestyle approaches in ADHD.

L-Methylfolate May Offer Modest Boost to Antidepressants

September 4, 2024

Greg Malzberg, MD and Glen Spielmans, PhD.

In this video, we explore the potential of L-Methylfolate as a vital supplement in depression treatment. L-Methylfolate is a form of folate, a naturally occurring B-vitamin, and is often used to enhance the effects of traditional antidepressants.