If you dread hearing the words “we can’t fill your child’s prescription” at your local pharmacy, don’t panic. With planning and good communication with your child’s prescriber, you can make sure things run a little more smoothly when you head out to the pharmacy. Medication shortages, staffing issues, insurance prior authorizations, and regulations surrounding stimulant…

ADHD affects the health and well-being of Black Americans. Stigmas related to diagnosis and treatment for ADHD and other mental health conditions prevent many people from receiving proper care for the disorder, impeding them both in their educations and in their careers. Untreated or poorly treated ADHD compounds the health outcomes of many chronic conditions,…

ADHD and Working from Home During the past two years, many people have found themselves working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Just like you, many people have been trying to adjust to this different way of working, either for the first time ever or for a long period of time. Working adults who…

You’ve probably already identified how your ADHD symptoms can affect your work, whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned employee. What you might not realize is how they can be an asset in the workplace. Research shows employees with ADHD can be more curious, creative, imaginative, innovative, and inventive. They tend to…

One common experience at the beginning of a new year is to evaluate what we are doing, where we are now, and where we hope someday to be in our lives. Some people advocate that you “find your passion,” and other voices say “develop your purpose.” ADHD symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and the need to…

Cultural norms and barriers to healthcare in Latino communities can affect the perception of ADHD symptoms in children.Dr. Lauren Haack discusses common symptoms and insight important cultural considerations professionals need to be aware of when treating Latinos who have ADHD.

Live in the Present, Don’t Dwell on Your Past Mistakes Jan. 12 | 10 AM ET | Arthur L. Robin, PhD     Dr. Arthur Robin will outline the major domains of daily life, including relationships and families, work and careers, health, fun and relaxation, spirituality, and managing personal affairs. He will then give examples…

One in three adults are not getting enough sleep. Among adults who have ADHD, that number jumps to two in three adults—about 67 percent—struggling to sleep. “ADHD adults are chronically sleep-deprived,” says William Dodson, MD, an author and adult ADHD specialist. “The typical person will be wide awake at 3 or 4 AM and has…

Melissa Brode, a yoga teacher in the Midwest, is not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. She often sees people making resolutions about changing behaviors or their exterior selves, rather than building toward the things that can increase their happiness. “It has always been interesting to me how people vow to completely change their behaviors…

Highlighted CHADD Webinar: Anxiety, Perfectionism, and ADHD Featuring Carol Ann Robbins, PhD When you think about ADHD, perfectionism may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but many describe adults with ADHD as being perfectionists. While wanting to make sure that things are correct is a good thing, it becomes a problem when…

Impulse control is a challenge for teenagers, especially when they have ADHD. Blurting out comments in school or saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to friends and family often lands them in hot water. That lack of effective impulse control can also extend to their pocketbooks and wallets. “The second my daughter gets…