KEY POINTS: – Put the have-to task before the want-to task – Create meaningful incentives to begin, sustain and finish something – Break big tasks into smaller, more manageable ones – Motivation benefits from encouragement so notice your progress and accomplishments

Moms, in particular, are taking online quizzes to self-diagnose ADHD. But are they accurate?

These disorders are quite different but share some overlapping symptoms.

With the nationwide medication crisis, people are beginning to turn to the illegal street drug to treat their disorders—to devastating consequences.

Adult ADHD is associated with a higher risk for dementia, but medications and lifestyle changes may lower risk.

A team led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has investigated screen time in autistic (ASD) and ADHD children. Screen time refers to the amount of time a person spends on a device with a screen, such as a smartphone, computer, television, or video game system. The researchers found that children with…

Summary: Researchers have delved deeper into the brain’s noradrenaline system, revealing insights that can aid in understanding disorders like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. The study is notable for its innovative methodology: recording real-time chemical activity using routine clinical electrodes for epilepsy. The approach, a result of 11 years of refinement, now lets scientists observe brain…

Several epidemiological studies have suggested a link between being born too small and abnormal neurodevelopment in childhood and later life. However, there is little evidence that these factors are causally related to a hostile intrauterine environment. A new study in JAMA Psychiatry discusses this topic in greater depth.

In a study of different types of distraction involving more than 1,000 participants, researchers statistically derived a novel measure—dubbed the “d factor”—that could represent a person’s general tendency towards distraction and may be linked with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Han Zhang of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access…

For some adults newly diagnosed with ADHD, their diagnosis can feel like a lot to process, while others may be relieved by the news. These 5 next steps can help you move forward.

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers investigated whether the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) was associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms among medical students in Thailand.

According to study results published in The Journal of Attention Disorders, people with epilepsy face medical, social, and logistical barriers to getting a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Until these barriers are addressed, an efficient diagnosis of ADHD will continue to be a challenge in this population.