Medical professionals describe hyperfocus as unable to shift the attention from events or activities that truly interest a person…This article covers hyperfocus, a symptom that some people with ADHD experience. It also discusses how to manage hyperfocus, other ADHD symptoms, and general treatment options for the condition.

A study published last week in the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology found that parents in Australia and the United States were more likely than parents in Norway and Sweden to report ADHD symptoms in their young children. The study also found that Scandinavian parents tended to “diagnose” ADHD more accurately than their counterparts in Australia…

OK, maybe you’re not as much of a hot mess as I am (not the highest hurdle to jump, I’ll admit it). But maybe you’ve been struggling with your organization, mood, impulse control, or any of the other sneaky symptoms associated with ADHD — and you’re wondering what might be up.

What are the benefits and harms of social skills training for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?…We examined the benefits and harms of social skills training on the following outcomes: social skills, emotional competencies, general behaviour, ADHD symptoms, and performance in school.

Whether I am online looking at posts people are sharing or talking to parents or professionals at my presentations, I find that there is — understandably — a lot of misunderstanding and misinterpretation of what does and doesn’t happen for students with disabilities at college.

Children and young adults with a chronic physical health problem were 51% more likely to be diagnosed with a mental illness than youth without issues like asthma, diabetes, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

Methylphenidate was effective in the long-term treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to study data published in the American Journal of Psychiatry…These data also support existing recommendations that patients receive periodic assessment to determine if there is a continued need for methylphenidate treatment.

The study, published Wednesday in the American Medical Association’s psychiatry journal, looked at a representative sample of people who were born in 1980 or 1981 and went to French-speaking schools across Quebec. It found that inattentiveness in kindergarten was associated with lower earnings in adulthood for children of all genders.

Having ADHD + anxiety can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Symptoms of the two conditions can reinforce each other, contradict each other, or have nothing to do with each other depending on context. But psychology researchers are gradually making progress in understanding how ADHD and anxiety disorders fit together.

According to a new study, teen drivers suffering from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors, particularly after receiving their driver’s license for the first time. Researchers conducted a longitudinal study comprised of 14,936 teen drivers who received their license between January 2004 and December 2014. These drivers were…

I’ve interviewed over 150 ADHD CEOs, celebrities and sports figures for my ADHD podcast, Faster Than Normal, and the themes are always the same. We either have to be super-productive, or we won’t get anything done at all. So if you’re looking for ways to up your productivity game, read on.

In the case of Adderall, it is a stimulant. Conversely, guanfacine is a nonstimulant. In this respect, they are taken in different ways and may have different side effects. The best option for each person depends on their specific symptoms, needs, and personal preferences. People usually use guanfacine only if stimulant medications are not appropriate.