Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may ...

When people think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture the classic traits: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects roughly 3 percent of adults around the world. However, many of those with the condition remain undiagnosed, especially women. According to ...

To make an accurate diagnosis of ADHD, a comprehensive assessment is needed. This includes a clinical interview to evaluate ...

ADHD is a widely misunderstood condition. Knowing what ADHD is, and what it isn’t, can raise awareness of the condition and ...

The DSM is used by mental health professionals to help standardize the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental ...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs in the darker, colder months of the year. Individuals with ADHD may be more likely to experience this condition. If you have ...

Carol Mathews receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the International OCD Foundation. She is affiliated with the International OCD Foundation, and the Family Foundation for OCD ...