Researchers may classify ADHD as a neurological, psychological, or psychiatric condition. They may also classify the condition as a developmental disorder. ADHD affects the development of the brain, ...

ADHD is not a learning disability. However, some aspects of the condition, such as difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity, may impact a person’s ability to learn. According to most researchers and ...

New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits ...

A couple of years ago, Jan Haavik was at a routine meeting of a research group that connects scientists studying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with people who live with the condition ...

ADHD is among the most common mental disorders in children and teens, but plenty of adults have it too. It’s estimated that adult ADHD affects more than 15 million adults (or up to 5% of Americans).

ADHD symptoms may worsen during menopause for a variety of reasons, such as a drop in estrogen. Treating ADHD through medications or therapy can help improve symptoms. Research has shown that hormonal ...

Daydreaming, talkativeness or restlessness can all be signs of ADHD. PeopleImages/ Shutterstock Many girls with ADHD aren’t diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to ...

Narcolepsy and ADHD are two distinct disorders, but they can occur together and may share similar underlying mechanisms. At first glance, narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

ADHD doesn’t always travel alone. The condition may also appear alongside other mental health conditions or neurodevelopmental disorders; common companions include depression, anxiety, autism, and ...

I’m a psychologist whose specialty is cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) adapted for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In recent years, when ...

It’s unclear exactly what causes ADHD. But doctors believe it’s linked to problems with how your body processes certain brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, mainly dopamine and norepinephrine.