School is out and summer is here! But for many families with children who have ADHD, the abrupt switch to unstructured days can be overwhelming and lead to boredom or behavioral problems. While a schedule can help children make the most of summer days, sticking to a routine becomes tricky during the time off from…

As summer begins, families look forward to outdoor activities, especially after a year of social distancing and cancelled events. Many hope a vacation or summer camp session is possible this year. Parenting a child with ADHD can be challenging during the summer when rules are relaxed. With good planning, you can ensure your child’s safety…

Ask the Expert Highlight: ADHD and Curbing Impulsive Spending to Help Your Relationship Featuring Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD People with ADHD often have more credit card debt, fewer assets, and less money saved for retirement than people who don’t have ADHD. They are also more likely to split up with their spouse or partner because…

At the State University of New York at Buffalo, researchers are exploring a new way of diagnosing ADHD in adults. Chris McNorgan, PhD, and his colleagues applied the principles of machine learning in identifying how brain connectivity—communication among regions of the brain—can be used as a biomarker for ADHD. They analyzed archival MRI data and…

Midlife brings demands and challenges, especially for adults with ADHD. But it doesn’t have to be time of struggle or mere survival. A combined treatment approach may help you manage ADHD symptoms. A better understanding of how ADHD affects your life, along with self-acceptance, can help you flourish after forty. Kelsey, a healthcare advocate who…

How to Find and Work with Your Doctor Especially for Youth and Young Adults Featuring Sarah Cheyette, MD Wednesday, April 21 | 5 PM, ET One of the most important things to consider when managing ADHD is your treatment “team.” Who should be on your team? Young adults and teens preparing to leave high school…

A lack of ADHD specialists in your area can make it challenging to get an ADHD evaluation for yourself or a loved one. Often there are long wait times for an appointment (sometimes six months or more), or it can be difficult to find a practice that accepts your insurance. Telemedicine or telehealth is a…

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 ADHD carries multiple health risks, especially when untreated or poorly managed. Often, people with ADHD have co-occurring depression, which can become life-threatening. In some situations, this includes the risk of suicide. A study from Canada of 21,744 adults, including 529 with ADHD, noted an increase in deaths from suicide among…

Ask the Expert: Disparities in ADHD Care for BIPOC Children and Adolescents Thursday, April 8 | 3 PM, ET Featuring Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP Children of color frequently receive inadequate ADHD treatment and support because of underlying structural racism or lack of cultural competency—whether they are Black, Latinx, Asian American, Indigenous, or recent immigrants.…

Himalayan salt lamps, with their rosy pink glow from a tea candle or lightbulb, are lovely to look at and might even evoke a feeling of calmness. They are popular in spas and herb shops, and among people who are health conscious. Fans claim the lamps can help to decrease the symptoms of some mental…

Life with ADHD can get better. For many adults, midlife is a time to thrive, when their symptoms are well managed. Adopting new tools and skills, and reaching the point where their use is part of daily life, plays a big role in improving ADHD symptoms. New technologies and specialized strategies can help you stay…

Ask The Expert Navigating College with ADHD: Preparing for Success! Featuring Sharon Saline, PsyD Are you a current or future college student who isn’t sure how to make a strong transition to higher education? Dr. Sharon Saline will help you figure out how to get what you need to set yourself up for success at…