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What Would You Say to the New York Times?

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on April 28, 2025

The New York Times' article on ADHD was widely read--and, wrong on many levels. What do we wish they would have written instead? Read on to see what's really important about ADHD.

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Should You Use Caffeine to Treat Your ADHD?

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on February 27, 2025

Are you avoiding prescription medications for ADHD because you're using the world's most commonly taken nonprescribed stimulant—caffeine—instead?

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10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving With ADHD

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on November 24, 2024

Do you have ADHD and are you planning on hosting Thanksgiving? It may be a challenge, but following some simple rules can make it easier.

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The Done ADHD Prescribing Scandal Is Not the Big Story

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on June 21, 2024

The Done ADHD scandal has grabbed headlines due to alleged shady prescribing issues. But the larger issue is getting people access to ADHD doctors and medications in general.

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Substituting ADHD Medications During the Stimulant Shortage

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on November 12, 2023

Are you having a hard time finding the ADHD stimulant medication that has been working for you? Consider these tips.

Internet Addiction

Recreational Screen Hours and Your Brain

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on July 10, 2023

We all use recreational screens, but how much is OK? Here's why mental health providers should ask about screen time.

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Exploring Tech-Based Symptom Tracking for ADHD

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on June 12, 2023

Are you interested in knowing how well your (or your loved one's) ADHD medication is working? Exciting new developments could help answer this question.

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Tracking Symptom Severity in ADHD

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on June 6, 2023

You're getting medication for your ADHD. How do you know it's working well? Could it be working better? Wouldn't it be nice to have some objective measurement of that?

Nootropics

Addressing the Stimulant Shortage

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on April 17, 2023

The stimulant shortage: why there are difficulties in getting medications to people who benefit from them.

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Neuropsychiatry Through a Pioneer Girl's Eyes

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on November 30, 2021

Do you love Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories? Read on to find out the facts behind the neurologic events in the book—and about ADHD then and now.

Motivation

Why It's Important to Celebrate Small Successes

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on November 22, 2021

By asking yourself one simple question you can build a lifetime of self-esteem, focus, hope, and motivation.

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A Guide to ADHD Medications

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on November 8, 2021

Are the medication choices for ADHD confusing? Read this guide to develop a framework for understanding them.

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Take the Good With the Bad

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on September 20, 2021

Did your doctor tell you your diagnoses but forget the good parts? See how this can affect your self-esteem—and your life.

Procrastination

The Late Show: Procrastination

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on August 6, 2021

Is procrastination one of your bad habits? These 4 simple recommendations can get you better at starting anything.

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Why ADHD Should Be Renamed

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on July 6, 2021

The term ADHD is confusing–and so are the names for medications used to treat it. How can we start the discussion on whether these names should be changed?

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Why ADHD Should Be Renamed

Benjamin Cheyette, M.D., and Sarah Cheyette M.D. on June 15, 2021

Part 1: ADHD has positive features, so should it be labeled a disorder? Some people with ADHD are not hyperactive and are confused by the term "ADHD."