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ADHD and Gut Health: Why People With ADHD Have More Gastrointestinal Problems
A new analysis of more than 1.9 million people found significantly more gastrointestinal symptoms in people with ADHD. Here is what the research means and why nutrition, exercise, sleep, medication effects and gut health belong in a comprehensive ADHD treatment plan.
Ryan Sheridan, DNP, PMHNP-BC


ADHD Fatigue: Why Am I So Tired All the Time?
Mental Fatigue, Dopamine, Burnout and the ADHD Energy Crash TL;DR Adults with ADHD frequently describe mental fatigue, brain fog, afternoon crashes, and feeling completely depleted after work. ADHD can make everyday life cognitively expensive because regulating attention, motivation, emotions, and executive function may require substantial mental effort. But the answer is not always more stimulant medication. Good ADHD treatment should also consider sleep, exercise, nutrition
Ryan Sheridan, DNP, PMHNP-BC


SIMTRIYO (Centanafadine) for ADHD: How the New ADHD Medication Works and How It Compares
TL;DR: What You Should Know About SIMTRIYO SIMTRIYO (centanafadine) is a newly FDA-approved, once-daily medication for ADHD with a mechanism that is different from existing ADHD medications. SIMTRIYO was approved by the FDA in July 2026 for ADHD in adults and in children ages 6 and older who weigh at least 20 kg, or about 44 pounds. What makes SIMTRIYO particularly interesting is its pharmacology. Centanafadine inhibits the reuptake of three neurotransmitters: norepinephrine,
Ryan Sheridan, DNP, PMHNP-BC
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