People with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a harder time falling asleep — in part, says Dr. Russell Ramsay, of the University of Pennsylvania’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, because our minds won’t stop working.

Teen drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to crash, be issued traffic and moving violations, and engage in risky driving behaviors than their peers without ADHD.

One in three college students admit to illegally trying or using stimulating drugs to get ahead, national studies show. Researchers say using ADHD drugs without prescriptions can lead to addiction, heart problems, severe depression, anxiety and death.  

When Dani Donovan wanted to show her colleagues what life was like for her as someone diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), she never thought her sketches would lead to a series of web comics with a celebrity fan base.

Among the estimated 14.3 million US adults living with ADHD, however, are many incredibly successful women who have either built careers around educating people about its common misconceptions or who simply serve as living proof of the vast scope of accomplishments possible with the condition. Check out 11 boss*ss women who have achieved incredible success…

Motherhood. It’s not a job for the faint of heart—and when a Mom has ADHD, the level of difficulty is magnified. So this Mother’s Day, let’s all raise a glass and take a moment to appreciate these women.

Even though drug treatments can be highly effective in reducing symptoms experienced, there may be times where practitioners recommended their use to be stopped. There are several factors that might play a role in influencing whether medication should be stopped.

Researchers at FIU’s Center for Children and Families (CCF) are evaluating the most effective classroom interventions for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through a $3.3 million grant from the Institute for Education Sciences. The Adaptive Supports Provided in Regular Education Settings (ASPIRES) study, led by FIU researchers William E. Pelham, Jr., Nicole Schatz…

Methylphenidate use was significantly associated with sleep problems and several different types of insomnia, according to a meta-analysis published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Although FDA labels for methylphenidate medications include its association with sleep-related adverse events, the magnitude of this effect, as well as which types of sleep problems are specifically tied to its…

Ecological momentary assessments are often used in clinical psychology to measure participants’ behaviors and experiences in their natural environment and in real time. For example, research participants or patients can complete rating scales to note their cognition, affect, behavior and symptoms soon after experiencing them.

Work spaces today come with strong smells, harsh light, lots of chatter, and constant messages on email or Slack. For neurodivergent people, this can be a big ask.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday released draft guidance for sponsors developing stimulant drugs for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients. FDA explains how ADHD is a common neurobehavioral disorder with onset in childhood. Stimulant drugs (e.g., methylphenidate, amphetamine) are the most commonly prescribed medications…