My attention span is getting shorter every day. I don’t have any hard data to back that up, but I’m 100 percent sure it’s true. I can’t focus on anything …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts an individual’s ability to focus, ignore stimuli, complete tasks, stay organized, and resist impulsivity, according to the National Institute …

What to Know About ADHD in Women Signs and symptoms of this condition are not one-size-fits-all. We asked the experts how ADHD may be different for women. “Could it be ADHD?” …

Whether you’re WFH or just need to get some life admin things done (laundry, dishes, finally cleaning out your closet), being productive at home can often feel like an arduous …

When children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall are usually the first line of treatment. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines …

There is only scant scientific evidence available on whether the genetic risk for developing specific psychiatric disorders or cognitive traits is manifest in brain structure from childhood and, to date, …

In a Stanford study, 79 percent of preschoolers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder were not ready for school, compared with 13 percent of other children. Preschoolers with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity …

The exact cause of ADHD isn’t known. But, researchers suspect there may be several factors that play a role in determining whether someone might develop ADHD. Genetics Whether you have …

Time management is tough for most adults with ADHD I’m running late. I’ll be there in just a little while. I am so sorry I’m late. How many times have …

When you have ADHD, it is easy to eat a diet that is high in sugar because ADHD symptoms seem to work against eating a healthy diet. Eating healthy meals …

Self-esteem is how you view yourself. It’s your personal evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses. People who have healthy self-esteem can appreciate their strengths and be compassionate for any limitations …

Can divorce or marital separation lead to PTSD? The loss of a significant relationship can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Divorce or separation, in particular, increases one’s risk …

Executive functions are basically the management system of the brain. These mental functions which are thought to involve the frontal lobes of the brain help us organize and manage the …

I am by far my biggest critic. Often times, I can get so caught up in my own doubts and negativity that I become stuck—literally or physically. This happens a …

ADHD symptoms? Here are five reasons that the kitchen timer should be used to help with ADHD. Keeps You on Task Staying focused on one task, particularly if it requires …

When Zeroing in Can Help or Hurt The name Attention Deficit Disorder can give the impression that if you have ADHD you can’t focus or pay attention to anything. However, …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition characterized by impulsive behavior, inattention, and hyperactivity. It’s usually diagnosed in childhood, but symptoms of ADHD can continue through adolescence and …

Research shows that ADHD exacts a greater toll on women than it does on men. Clinicians need a different set of tools for diagnosing and treating the disorder across genders …

I’ve always sought comfort in familiar things. I rewatch the same TV shows. I reread the same books. I listen to the same songs for months on end. My routine …

Some parents see it coming. Natalie was not that kind of parent. Even after the director and a teacher at her older son’s day care sat her down one afternoon …

Ten years ago, when my son Nicolai was 11, his doctor wanted to put him on medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. “It would make him less wild,” I explained …

Study Strategies To Help College Students with ADD or ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder that is typically diagnosed in early childhood, but the latest statistics …

Teenagers and adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to smoke cigarettes and become nicotine dependent than their peers who do not have ADHD. They are also more …

If the Russian psychologist Ivan Pavlov were alive today, what would he say about smartphones? He might not think of them as phones at all, but instead as remarkable tools …

The thinking about problem drinking and alcoholism has changed. It’s no longer considered a black-and-white, you have it or you don’t condition. “We now know that there’s a full spectrum …

Do you have ADHD? About 4% of adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and many others have never been diagnosed. (About half of kids with ADHD still have it …

Attention isn’t just about what we focus on — it’s also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist …

Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless …

Worry and anxiety can eat away at kids’ comfort and confidence, especially at stressful transition times like going back to school or to summer camp. Here are 5 helpful tips …

There seems to be a never-ending stream of research reports about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD — the most commonly diagnosed neuro-behavioral disorder in U.S. children — and how it …

Over the past two decades, U.S. parents and teachers have reported epidemic levels of children with trouble focusing, impulsive behavior and so much energy that they are bouncing off walls. …

The standard conception of the disorder is based on studies of “hyperactive young white boys.” For females, it comes on later, and has different symptoms. When you live in total …

Diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be difficult. The symptoms of the disorder, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, or DSM, have changed multiple times. Even if you …

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is now the most prevalent psychiatric illness of young people in America, affecting 11 percent of them at some point between the ages of 4 and …