Most people familiar with ADHD have also heard of stimulant medications used in treatment plans. Parents sometimes hesitate to have a child evaluated for ADHD or to begin treatment after a diagnosis because they are concerned about stimulant medications. Parents and caregivers may hesitate for many reasons, including concerns about how stimulant medications affect the…

When pediatric healthcare providers communicate with schools, students with ADHD may receive better care. A recent study suggests that more training for healthcare providers and fewer communication barriers between them and their patients’ schools could improve student health and academic outcomes. Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Lehigh University looked…

Featuring Christine Hargrove, PhD, LMFT     Financial therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist Christine Hargrove explores the complex relationship between ADHD, money, emotions, and relationships. She discusses why managing money is often more challenging for people with ADHD, the role of executive functioning in financial decision-making, and how emotional factors such as shame,…

Featuring Jeff Kapp Men’s Health Month   Jeff Kapp, host of the Wild Focus Podcast and a CHADD member, shares an honest look at what it can be like to live as a man with ADHD—and why many men may struggle in silence. He discusses how ADHD can affect more than memory or organization, shaping…

Featuring Mark Bertin, MD, and Mark Coleman   Developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin and meditation teacher Mark Coleman explore how time in nature can support focus, calm, and emotional regulation for people with ADHD. They discuss why outdoor environments naturally engage the ADHD brain, how sensory experiences such as sound, movement, and light can help regulate…

Featuring Anil Chacko, PhD   Anil Chacko, PhD, discusses the ways ADHD can affect fatherhood and family life. He explores the prevalence of ADHD in men, the strong genetic link between parent and child, and how symptoms can affect parenting, relationships, work, and overall well-being. He also examines common co-occurring conditions, including anxiety, depression, and…

June is Men’s Health Month, focused on awareness, prevention, education, and family engagement for the health and well-being of men and boys. This year we are looking at how to be partners in care by creating better personal connections, improving health education, and advocating for the physical and mental health needs of men. The Men’s…

Featuring Larry Worth https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7dnxj6dsjf894r3s/All_Things_ADHD_Larry_Worth_Susan_Buningha476p.mp3   What if succeeding at work with ADHD is not about trying harder or becoming more organized, but about understanding how your brain works? Workplace strategist and author Larry Worth explores why adults with ADHD may experience burnout, overwhelm, rejection sensitivity, and communication challenges on the job—even when they are intelligent,…

At the close of the school year, many new graduates begin looking for their first apartment. Meanwhile their parents wonder, Are they ready for independent living? If the young adult has ADHD, their symptoms can affect how they manage daily responsibilities when establishing their independence. Finding that first apartment can take more planning, patience, and…

You may have started working with a provider to answer the question: Could this be ADHD? But over time, another question may come up: Is something else going on? For the majority of children and adults who have ADHD, the answer will be yes. About two-thirds of people diagnosed with ADHD have at least one…