Stimulants act fast, and nonstimulants offer steadier effects. So what are the best ADHD medications for adults? Experts explain the options.

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...

Isobel Lepist retrained after being diagnosed with ADHD and autism to help neurodivergent adults "understand their own minds".

"It can be really empowering to recognize that, while ADHD is associated with various difficulties, it does have several positive aspects.” While correlative, the findings support the need for ...

Adult ADHD has emerged as a significant health concern in the United States, with approximately one-quarter of adults suspecting they may have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may grow up to be adults with ADHD. Although symptoms are generally more common in children (with approximately 8.4 ...

With everything there is to juggle in life, it’s easy to assume that everyone experiences that sinking-in-quicksand feeling as they navigate another busy day. But if you find this feeling is paired ...

New research suggests that playing music in the background could help people with ADHD concentrate, especially when it's fast-paced and engaging. Rather than being a distraction, background music ...

A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry highlighted concerns over stimulant use and abuse when prescribed to treat adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States. The ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

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

Last year at least 4,000 prescriptions for ADHD medication were issued by private clinics to people in Northern Ireland, up ...