More children and adults are being diagnosed with ADHD in some countries. Science is helping to understand why — and how best ...

ADHD, which stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s typically diagnosed in children. But according to data from the National Center for Health ...

The most comprehensive review to date of ADHD treatments has found that medication for children and adults, and cognitive ...

Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...

Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would ...

An ADHD rating scale is a tool used for reporting attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during the diagnostic process. There are numerous scales ...

A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry highlighted concerns over stimulant use and abuse when prescribed to treat adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States. The ...

When asked to picture someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the common stereotype is a child, usually a young boy, who is disruptive and has a lot of ...

Overall, just over 25% of people with prescriptions for ADHD medications reported misusing them. About 9% had what is called prescription stimulant use disorder, or addiction. Prescriptions for ADHD ...

ADHD can also lead to ill-health and is associated with a higher risk of premature mortality or shortened lifespan. This ...

Getting started can be difficult for anyone dealing with ADHD. Try one of these strategies for initiating tasks and getting ...

Research shows that around 60% of adults with ADHD experience heightened emotional intensity, especially in socially complex ...