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

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

Some people equate ‘treatment for ADHD ’ with ‘ medication ’, yet research clearly shows that even though medication can help many with their ADHD symptoms (not all), medication alone is not as good ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

Entrepreneur Peter Shankman credits an unexpected source for his career prowess. “My massive attention deficit hyperactive disorder is responsible for all of my success,” he said. The author of ...

If you have ADHD, you may have difficulty when it comes to starting and establishing a habit like exercising. However, there are several ways that you can make it work for you. Exercise has a ...

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...

Research shows that 2.6 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with ADHD, while only 8.2% of the UK population is taking ADHD medication. Perhaps an indicator of underdiagnosis, or, as some ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental health disorders in children. It causes a disruption in the ability to manage ...

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 ...