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Pediatrics June 2025 PMID 40350165

Stimulant Medication Use and Risk of Psychotic Experiences.

Kirstie O'Hare, Jonah F Byrne, Hugh Ramsay, Liana Romaniuk, Jane McGrath, Dolores Keating, Maria Migone, Karen O'Connor, Nicola Coss, Mary Cannon, David Cotter, Colm Healy, Ian Kelleher

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What people are saying

The group generally agrees that the study challenges the idea that stimulants cause psychosis, highlighted by comments like 'no evidence of a causal effect' and mentions of confounding factors such as pre-existing tendencies. The tone combines cautious optimism and skepticism, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement, with posters referencing media articles and official statements to support their viewpoints.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect cautious support for the study’s conclusion that stimulants do not causally increase psychotic experiences, though some express concern about confounding factors.

InterestModerate interest

The tone suggests moderate interest, with posters engaging in debates about interpretations rather than deep dives into methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference external sources, such as articles from The NY Times or official statements, indicating active engagement while not deeply analyzing the research methods.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations could influence perceptions about stimulant safety, but the overall discourse remains relatively surface-level with a focus on interpretations and implications rather than policy shifts.

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Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh
@yasseraddabbagh · X

Stimulant Medication Use and Risk of Psychotic Experiences https://t.co/ydstI4Rl9s

May 18, 2025 · 6 likes · 72,187 followers View post →
Alexander Harris
@dr_alexharris · X

I didn’t get to it in my original thread, but stimulant treatment for ADHD was criticized in The NY Times magazine article as causing psychosis. This new study reports that psychosis rates are higher in people *before* they ever take stimulants! https://t.co/oObtyURdbY https://t.co/f2PAHoOsdF

May 14, 2025 · 6 likes · 4,742 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

"no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https://t.co/tCOhaRp9km Likely confounding effects. Not least that ADHD has potential links with psychosis for some e.g. https://t.co/vSGNQYfoKl (and needs monitoring)

May 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 4,954 followers View post →
Deep Dive with Dr. Greg
@gnigh · X

The fact that kids with psychosis later get prescribed stimulants doesn't negate the possibility that stimulants could cause psychosis in those kids who develop it after they are prescribed. Can someone explain to me how I'm interpreting that incorrectly? https://t.co/oBB7nPi4qZ

May 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 648 followers View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh ياسر الدباغ
@yasseraddabbagh.bsky.social · Bluesky

Stimulant Medication Use and Risk of Psychotic Experiences publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...

May 18, 2025 · 1 like View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https…

May 12, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,612 followers View post →

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Deep Dive with Dr. Greg
@gnigh · X

The fact that kids with psychosis later get prescribed stimulants doesn't negate the possibility that stimulants could cause psychosis in those kids who develop it after they are prescribed. Can someone explain to me how I'm interpreting that incorrectly? https://t.co/oBB7nPi4qZ

May 29, 2025 · 2 likes · 648 followers View post →
Christopher Rodgman, MD
@RodgmanPsych · X

Stimulants do not cause psychosis in children when taken as prescribed. Well, that’s good news at least! Let’s see if stimulants for ADHD are even legal when MAHA and the DEA are done with them. https://t.co/VIutFuYw50

May 21, 2025 · 323 followers View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh ياسر الدباغ
@yasseraddabbagh.bsky.social · Bluesky

Stimulant Medication Use and Risk of Psychotic Experiences publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...

May 18, 2025 · 1 like View post →
Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh
@yasseraddabbagh · X

Stimulant Medication Use and Risk of Psychotic Experiences https://t.co/ydstI4Rl9s

May 18, 2025 · 6 likes · 72,187 followers View post →
Alexander Harris
@dr_alexharris · X

I didn’t get to it in my original thread, but stimulant treatment for ADHD was criticized in The NY Times magazine article as causing psychosis. This new study reports that psychosis rates are higher in people *before* they ever take stimulants! https://t.co/oObtyURdbY https://t.co/f2PAHoOsdF

May 14, 2025 · 6 likes · 4,742 followers View post →
Marta Noya (Martouta)
@MartoutaTech · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https…

May 13, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,133 followers View post →
Dr. Candice Chi-Hang Cheung
@CandiceCheung12 · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https…

May 12, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,295 followers View post →
John Wilkins
@JohnWilkinspsyc · X

RT @PaulWhiteleyPhD: "no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https…

May 12, 2025 · 3 shares · 1,612 followers View post →
Paul Whiteley
@PaulWhiteleyPhD · X

"no evidence of a causal effect of stimulant prescription on the subsequent occurrence of psychotic experiences" https://t.co/tCOhaRp9km Likely confounding effects. Not least that ADHD has potential links with psychosis for some e.g. https://t.co/vSGNQYfoKl (and needs monitoring)

May 12, 2025 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 4,954 followers View post →