Much research on ADHD focuses on the ways that it impairs functioning. A new study, however, illuminates how it may serve as ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...

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

Why do some brains crave more stimulation than others? Learn about dopamine, genetics, and brain function, and how dopamine ...

An ongoing shortage of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is affecting millions—and with no end in sight. The Food and Drug Administration first announced a shortage of Adderall, ...

When schools shut down because of the coronavirus, some parents of children with ADHD found themselves in a stressful predicament. Homeschooling is hard for any parent who’s never done so before, but ...

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

Research discovered that people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with character strengths including creativity ...

ADHD is an incredibly prevalent condition, impacting an estimated 11 million adults in the United States. Because symptoms in adults are often invisible, ADHD can easily go overlooked in the workplace ...

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. .

ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these ...