No Link Between Common ADHD Treatment and Psychosis Risk Pauline Anderson March 31, 2026

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/no-link-between-common-adhd-treatment-and-psychosis-risk-2026a10009sc?ecd=mkm_ret_260424_mscpmrk_psych_top-content_mai_etid8288703&uac=148436CN&impID=8288703 Childhood use of the stimulant methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is not associated with increased risk for a psychotic disorder later on and may actually be protective in some patients, a new study suggested.