Very few events upend one’s life the way job loss does. Adding the challenges of ADHD, and the emotions that often follow that kind of loss, a person could feel overwhelmed very quickly. You may wonder how you will pay bills, where to begin your job search, and how to find the motivation to tackle…

All Things ADHD Podcast Featuring Dara Abraham, DO   Hormones play a powerful—and often overlooked—role in how ADHD shows up across a woman’s lifespan. In this episode of All Things ADHD, Dara Abraham, DO, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult ADHD, unpacks how hormonal shifts from puberty through perimenopause and menopause can affect focus, mood,…

Ask the ADHD Information Team Question: My daughter struggles with executive functioning. She’s bright, but her grades don’t reflect her abilities. She often falls behind at school, becomes overwhelmed, and shuts down under stress—especially during exam weeks when everything is due at once. I’ve long suspected ADHD, but the most her doctor says is that…

Ask the ADHD Information Team Question: I think I might have ADHD. Where can I go to get a diagnosis, and who can provide treatment? from Curious in Chicago Answer: It’s great that you are taking care of your health. Over the years that CHADD has offered its helpline, we have had many callers ask…

Featuring Tish Taylor, PhD   When disruptive behavior disorders occur alongside ADHD, the challenges can feel overwhelming for families. Psychologist Tish Taylor breaks down how conditions such as oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and intermittent explosive disorder interact with ADHD symptoms. She offers insight into commonly used interventions, practical tips for putting them into action,…

Featuring Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD     Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD, unpacks for families the complexities of medication treatment. She explains the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, the differences between stimulant and nonstimulant medications, and why a comprehensive evaluation is essential. She describes how to monitor effectiveness and side effects, navigate co-occurring conditions, and handle situations…

  Featuring Jeremy Didier, LSCSW, LMAC; Ari Tuckman, PsyD; and Matt Cohen, JD   Recording courtesy of KCUR 89.3, NPR in Kansas City The 2025 International Conference on ADHD in Kansas City, Missouri, November 13-15, 2025, gathered leaders in research, education, clinical care, and lived experience for three days of learning and community. For CHADD…

Featuring Nerissa Bauer, MD   What are the benefits of talking with your children about ADHD and why is it important that they learn how to advocate for themselves? Nerissa Bauer, MD, discusses the importance of fostering an environment where children, tweens, and teens with ADHD feel safe to self-advocate. She provides strategies parents can…

Featuring Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD   Many people between the ages of 35 and 54 find themselves caring for both children and aging parents. This double load of caregiving responsibilities can lead them to neglect self-care, which takes a toll on their relationships, and their physical and mental health. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, a published…