Collegium Launches "Start Talking ADHD" with Practical Support to Help Families Navigate Care, School and Everyday Life
Key Highlights
- ➤Collegium launches Start Talking ADHD online resource hub with three downloadable guides
- ➤7 million children and 15.5 million adults in the U.S. have ADHD
- ➤Collegium added a second ADHD medicine to its portfolio in May 2026
- ➤Collegium became Boston Legacy Football Club’s Official Partner in February 2026
Expert Statements
Ingrid McPhilliamy, General Manager, ADHD, Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
“The clearest picture of ADHD comes from understanding how it shows up throughout the day”
Ingrid McPhilliamy, General Manager, ADHD, Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
“The support that makes the biggest difference often comes from the people who see the day-to-day and building that circle takes intention. This input can be an important part of painting a more specific picture that a family can share with their care team, ultimately leading to a more productive conversation.”
Vikram Karnani, President and Chief Executive Officer, Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
“Leadership in ADHD starts with listening to the people who live with it and acting on what we hear”
Vikram Karnani, President and Chief Executive Officer, Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
“Medicine is an important part of our work, but support extends beyond a prescription. With Start Talking ADHD, we’re providing straightforward information to help people living with ADHD and those who support them have more informed conversations with doctors, schools and each other.”
STOUGHTON, Mass., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of people living with serious and often misunderstood conditions, launched Start Talking ADHD, an online resource hub offering practical guides to people living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the families who support them. The guides are designed to help patients and caregivers prepare for conversations with healthcare providers, school administrators, and the people in their support networks.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, or a combination of both, at a level that interferes with functioning or development.(1) An estimated 7 million children and 15.5 million adults in the U.S. have ADHD.(2,3) For many people living with ADHD, the moments that matter most are also the hardest to describe like the scramble before the school bus, the homework hour, the tasks that pile up after the workday ends. Helping people identify and communicate what happens during these everyday moments can support more informed conversations about their needs.
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