A new study by researchers at the National Human Genome Institute (NHGRI) examined why some people grow out of childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while others continue to have symptoms into adulthood. They discovered that adults with ADHD persisting from childhood partly lose the usual balance of connections between brain networks that control action…

Two large studies of pregnant women with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) suggest that stimulant medications taken during pregnancy are associated with a modestly increased risk for perinatal and placental abnormalities. The authors of both studies, though, caution that those risks must be weighed against those of untreated ADHD.

During a session on distinguishing between bipolar disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, David W. Goodman, MD, FAPA, assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and director and founder, Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland, explained that many of the symptoms for the 2 disorders overlap.

For someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, stress this time of year can multiply. “While people with ADHD love the intensity and excitement, things get can overwhelming,” says Edward Hallowell, founder of the Hallowell Centers, which help treat people with ADHD and other cognitive and emotional conditions in Boston, New York City, San Francisco and…

Even for individuals who do not have attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), the transition from an educational setting such as high school/college to the workforce can be difficult…Once in the working world, many young adults are surprised at the limited flexibility that some entry-level jobs provide…Here are some practical suggestions to help ease the transition from school…

New systematic review confirms role of omega-3s and omega-6s as a safe, effective treatment; Registered dietician Dr Emma Derbyshire reviewed 16 studies on different forms of ADHD treatment; Her meta-analysis revealed the majority of studies (13) reported significant improvement in people with ADHD when treated with omega fatty acids

Children who experience social exclusion in preschool are at greater risk of becoming so-called “school losers”. Norwegian researchers are studying what happens to children who are marginalized.”

Scott Ertl, the owner of Bouncy Bands LLC based in Winston-Salem, is all about movement for children and adults. “I think movement is one of the best ways to help people stay healthy,” Ertl said. “If we can teach kids early on in school that when they have anxiety, hyperactivity and frustration, movement is a…

Accepting a new job, especially the first one out of high school or college, is often a time when just about everyone develops feelings of uncertainty. But for someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, that feeling may be magnified, compounding anxieties. People with ADHD often have executive functioning challenges, explains Stephen P. Hinshaw, professor of…

Your child seems to behave in ways that resemble attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but perhaps you’re hesitant to explore the matter. After all, you can’t help but think these may be age-appropriate behaviors or a perhaps a phase. So, maybe it’s best to hold off on getting a formal diagnosis. Not so fast, cautions E.…

One of the perks of having ADHD is that we often get two disorders for the price of one. ADHD has high rates of comorbidity with other mental health conditions, meaning that many people with ADHD have more than one disorder. But it turns out we may be able to treat two disorders for the…

ADHD often leaves African-American parents of affected children fighting many battles simultaneously. On one front, the parents of African-American children with ADHD fight to get their children proper diagnoses and treatment. If successful, those parents are invited to the next battle: getting their child the necessary help.