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Rachel G. Klein, Ph.D., Scientific Council Member, 1995 NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grantee, 2004 Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research, Professsor of Psychiatry, New York University Child Study Center, Expert on Childhood mental illnesses including ADHD and anxiety
Q Is progress being made in identifying what causes ADHD?
A The answer depends on what is meant by ‘progress.’ It is a resounding ‘yes,’ with... More >
Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. Expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Q How is ADHD diagnosed?
A Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in children and... More >
Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. Expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Q What are warning signs for or symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
A Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a lifelong psychiatric disorder... More >
Leslie A. Hulvershorn, M.D., M.Sc. Expert on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Q What is the treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A Despite many years of research of trying to find good therapies for attention... More >
Rachel G. Klein, Ph.D. Scientific Council Member 1995 NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grantee 2004 Ruane Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Research Professsor of Psychiatry, New York University Child Study Center, Expert on ADHD
Q Are there specific tests available to evaluate my child, age 9, for ADHD?
A There is no simple diagnostic test that can confirm, or rule out, attention-deficit... More >
John H. Krystal, M.D.
Q For early stage Alzheimer’s disease, could my brain be retrained by rote memory exercises?
A This is an important question. Alzheimer’s disease is an illness where there remains... More >
Bryan Roth, M.D., Ph.D.
Q Can the new technology ‘optogenetics’ be beneficial for Borderline Personality Disorder?
A Optogenetics (an experimental method involving the use of light beams to make... More >

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