“Can you hear me now?” I think many of you remember this commercial from Verizon: their famous “Can You Hear Me Now?” campaign. Did You Know: “Can you hear me now?” is one of the most common & significant hallmarks of ADHD! If you’re one of the many people who have a hard time understanding…

Dr. Nina Minagawa, a Colorado-based psychologist who specializes in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder, said that most adults diagnosed with ADHD exhibit symptoms before the age of 12 — they just might not have realized it. Some individuals might not have severe ADHD symptoms until they experience increased pressures and stressors, like high school…

Directors Daniel Kwan and Scheinert spoke to Salon about their bold new film that embraces the profound and profane.

Navigating social situations can be extra challenging for people with ADHD. In some cases, this can lead to social anxiety.

KEY POINTS: Employees with ADHD may have challenges in the workplace related to executive functioning, such as planning, prioritizing, and motivation. The human resources department, with the help of an ADHD expert consultant, can help an employee who has ADHD with appropriate accommodations. Effective workplace accommodations for employees with ADHD include limiting distractions, assigning a…

Teachers, coaches, and parents can help kids with ADHD (and themselves!) by accentuating the positive.

Maladaptive daydreaming (MD) may be a better diagnosis for some people than ADHD, according to a new study. MD is a condition whereby people slip into involved highly detailed and realistic daydreams that can last hours at the cost of normal functioning.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD begins in childhood but continues into adulthood up to 60% of the time.1 In many cases, ADHD is diagnosed in adulthood after it was missed in childhood. ADHD is not curable, but it is manageable. Typically, medication is…

A new take on an all-too-common diagnosis.

A recent study found that behavioral problems in adolescents with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were associated with chronotype, a person’s circadian preference.

A new nationally representative study published online in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology found two in five adults (42%) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were in excellent mental health. To be considered in excellent mental health, participants had to report: freedom from mental illness in the previous year (i.e., substance use disorders,…

Use of low-dose attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications for 1 year was not found to be associated with changes in thyroid or growth hormone levels among children aged 6 to 12 years, according to the results of a study reported in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.