ADHD

• GLP-1, ADHD medication costs leading surge in drug insurance claims: report

  Overall drug costs in Canada rose 9.5 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, a new report by private insurance company GreenShield said.

  Health

  Sep 29
  
• ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests why

  The study is being billed by the university as "the first to study a wide range of factors which link ADHD symptoms and mental ill health symptoms over time."

  Health

  Mar 13
  
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• Number of people starting ADHD meds is up 157% in Ontario: study

  A study published Thursday in JAMA Network Open looked at all prescriptions for stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall dispensed in the province between 2015 and 2023. 

  Health

  Dec 11, 2025
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• Couple is calling for better access to ADHD assessments as son waits and waits

  The New Brunswick couple has been trying to have their son assessed for ADHD without success and are calling for better access to these types of tests.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2025
• N.B. woman without family doctor turns to private sector for ADHD meds

  A New Brunswick woman says she has no choice but to turn to the private sector to get refills for her medication -- and it's a costly process.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2025
• ADHD medication recalled for containing higher-strength tablets than labelled

  Some bottles of JAMP Guanfacine extended release (XR) one-milligram tablets were found to contain four-milligram tablets, according to a recall notice.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
• Bursary reduces cost of summer camps for people with disabilities of all ages

  AdaptAbilities has started summer camps available to people of all ages with disabilities. The camps are called Hearts in Action.

  Entertainment

  Jul 4, 2023
• Calgary-area businesses adopt inclusive model, opening the door for workers living with disabilities

  Parents often worry about their child’s future and that’s especially true when they are living with a disability, but two Alberta businesses have found creative solutions.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 26, 2023
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• Opioid crackdown in U.S. restricting some mental health prescriptions

  Restrictions prompted by the opioid crisis have led to tighter controls in the U.S. of some psychiatric drugs routinely prescribed to help manage conditions like anxiety and ADHD.

  Health

  Dec 12, 2022
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• Former students of church-run school decry lack of mental health supports

  Shawn Davidson, president of the Saskatchewan School Board Association, said education should be led by certified teachers.

  Education

  Nov 10, 2022