You may be tempted to turn to social media or the internet to self-diagnose based on your perceived physical or brain-based symptoms when you can’t find or be seen by an ADHD specialist. Some parents have the same impulse when watching their children struggle with possible ADHD symptoms if they are unable to find answers…

    Featuring Roberto Olivardia, PhD ADHD365 Podcast Series   Dr. Roberto Olivardia shares his experience growing up with ADHD and being a parent of a child with ADHD and dyslexia. He share his own difficulties with ADHD while also parenting his child, who has a severe form of dyslexia. The goal, he shares is…

Featuring Kim Arrey, BSC, RD Do you, like many adults with ADHD, struggle with symptoms that create barriers to eating a healthy diet? Do you turn to convenience foods, especially when you’re busy? Are you bothered by stress eating, chaotic food shopping, or kitchen disorganization? The good news is that you can take charge of…

The change for Emma Tregoning was stunning. “It’s like someone tuned in the radio,” she says. Tregoning had just received an ADHD diagnosis for the first time—in her late forties. Her son had recently gone through the evaluation process, and, like many parents, she saw herself in the description of ADHD the doctor offered when…

Featuring Ellen B. Littman, PhD   Girls with ADHD confront unique challenges every day. In this ADHD Awareness Month 2023 podcast, you’ll learn what you can do to support and empower them. This podcast was originally recorded as part of CHADD’s Ask the Expert Webinar Series. CHADD, the ADHD Coaches Organization, and the Attention Deficit…

When girls with ADHD enter puberty, the changes they experience extend beyond the descriptions offered in health class. The fluctuations and physical changes brought on by hormones in adolescence can make managing symptoms difficult. These, in turn, affect executive functions like focus, motivation, impulsivity, and the ability to regulate emotions. One tool available to manage…

Age may be more than a number; it can also be how fast your body ages compared to your peers. And untreated ADHD, especially in the teen years, can play a role in faster aging and possibility a shorter lifespan. Accelerated aging related to teen physical and mental health Biological aging refers to how old…

Featuring Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD Stigma and cultural challenges affect the diagnosis and treatment of children with ADHD in the African American community. Black parents often struggle to find culturally competent help for their children. Nekeshia Hammond, PsyD, discusses how ADHD symptoms affect daily functioning, how ADHD is perceived within different communities, and why Black Americans…

Featuring Napoleon Higgins, MD Black adults with ADHD face barriers when seeking diagnosis and treatment. There are cultural concerns that need to be addressed for them to receive proper evaluation and effective treatment. Psychiatrist Napoleon Higgins, MD, discusses mental health stigma within the Black community, the cultural values that may affect treatment, and ways to…

February’s arrival denotes the end of the ten darkest weeks of the calendar year. The lengthening days are exactly what many people need right now. Seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that tends to occur during the darker months of the year, frequently co-occurs with ADHD. Experts estimate it occurs in about thirty percent…

CHADD is spotlighting resources focused on the experiences of African Americans who live with ADHD for Black History Month 2024. This year the theme of Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts.” The goal is to emphasize the creative abilities and contributions of Black people throughout history in literature, fine arts, fashion, performance,…

The lure of breaking news, adorable dog videos, and life hacks—how to style your hair, increase your pickleball score, and paint your nails like a professional—is hard to avoid. It’s no wonder that many adults, teens, and even children have a hard time avoiding social media and may spend hours a day on their smartphones,…