ADD-ADHD News & Features

ADHD and depression in women are linked, as late ADHD diagnosis harms females and puts them at risk for mood disorders.

ADHD gene research shows no single genetic cause of ADHD, but rather an epigenetic interplay with environment and lifestyle factors.

DESR (deficient emotional self-regulation) is an ADHD symptom distinct from mood disorders and is common among patients who experience anger, frustration, and impulsivity.

Emotional regulation and sleep difficulties may be core ADHD symptoms included in new diagnostic criteria, alongside sluggish cognitive tempo.

Depression and ADHD in women overlap, camouflage, and mimic one another. Hormones, social expectations, and misdiagnosis greatly impact females with ADD.

In part one of our three-part series, Molly Seidel, an Olympic medalist, talks about her journey with ADHD and OCD as a young athlete.

Part 3: Like running, the Olympic athlete works on her mental health daily. "It’s OK that it’s always going to be hard. It’s OK that I’m gonna have to work at this every day."

Part 2: Molly Seidel, a marathoner and Olympic medalist, on how getting her ADHD diagnosis changed her life for the better. “It makes so much sense.”

April 19, 2023 — Middle and high school students are more likely to misuse stimulants if they attend a school where a lot of students have been prescribed the drugs, which are commonly used to treat ADHD, a new study shows.

March 31, 2023 — The number of prescriptions written for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications rose during the pandemic, with notable increases among young adults, a study from the CDC shows.

December 29, 2022 — In a small study, a simulated driving program helped to reduce the crash risk for teens with ADHD.

Millions of children have ADHD, but faulty ideas about the disorder are widespread. Here’s what some parents of kids with ADHD want you to know.

There’s a growing push to focus on our brain differences, not deficits. This wider view of "normal" is a big part of something called neurodiversity.

When your child has ADHD, constant criticism and negative feedback on their behavior can lead to low self-esteem. But there are things parents can do to boost it.

From confusion to grief to relief, three women with ADHD talk about how they felt when they got diagnosed, and they share how they took charge of their lives.

Learn about what makes for “high-functioning” ADHD in adults and why some people with ADHD call it their superpower.

Before you try going off your ADHD meds, talk to your doctor and learn what you should expect.

With the right therapeutic approach, you can grow the skills you need to thrive with ADHD. Find out how to make the right choices for you.

Some people decide not to take medications for ADHD. Learn about some of the strategies that work for them.

Signs of ADHD usually start to show in early childhood and continue into adulthood. But sometimes ADHD isn’t caught or diagnosed until someone is a young adult. The symptoms of adult ADHD might not be as obvious as those in children, but they’re similar.

If you have ADHD, you may sense your partner is sometimes frustrated by your behavior, but you might not know exactly what's bothering her -- or what to do about it. Everyone's different, but there are some common things like disorganization, forgetfulness, or blurting out your thoughts, that can trigger friction.

Your symptoms may have been there all along, but you didn't realize what they were. Find out common "light bulb moments" and how adults get diagnosed with ADHD.

Many ADHD drugs are closely regulated. Here’s what it means -- and how it affects your prescription.

There are a couple of reasons why kids who are around 13, 14, or 15 often decide they want to stop taking medication.

As a parent you have undoubtedly done a great deal to help your child with ADHD stay organized, stay on time and stay on task. What do you do when they leave for college?

Is ADHD more common now than before? Who gets the disorder? Do you grow out of it? Learn what we know and don’t know.

Having ADHD can make you feel paranoid. Explore a personal story of one man's experience with adult ADHD.

Lateness, arguments, speeding, drinking. Do you know about the link between ADHD and risky behavior?

ADHD can make your mouth move faster than your brain. Use these tips to curb impulsive speech.

Think about these things before you have a conversation with your employer.

If you're in your 50s or older and you learn you've got ADHD, find out what kind of treatment and strategies for daily living can help you.

If you've got adult ADHD, it can be hard to get organized. Here's how to start.