Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder. It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a ...

What's it like having ADHD when you are 11 years old and are expected to get on with your schoolwork just like everyone else?

For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, and one ...

Attention can feel like a fragile thing, especially when your brain struggles to sort signal from noise. Every second, your ...

The DSM is used by mental health professionals to help standardize the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental ...

Recently, a British Journal of Psychiatry study on ADHD and life expectancy caught my attention, and it’s one that made me stop and think. Researchers Elizabeth Nions and her colleagues at Cambridge ...

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often treated with stimulant medications. These can be effective and may be necessary for severe cases. However ...

Every couple struggles with those moments when a switch has flipped and suddenly there’s a bubbling volcano of angry, negative emotions inside of both of you waiting to erupt. Before you know what’s ...