The number of children who have ever had an ADHD diagnosis shows a slow increase, but the rise in numbers follows what ADHD experts expected to find, according to a recent National Health Interview Survey report. ADHD diagnoses in children and teens, according to a survey of parents, are at an estimated 11.3% of children…

Featuring Harris Finkelstein, PhD     What does a comprehensive ADHD evaluation include? A thorough assessment will determine what type of ADHD your child has. It can also help you understand how your child thinks, learns, processes their world, and feels. The details provided can help ensure that your child receives the educational services and…

Featuring Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells, MD   Have you wondered if your child has depression or anxiety and whether these conditions could be connected to their ADHD? What signs should you watch for, and how can you be supportive? Pediatrician Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells discusses the signs and causes of some mental health conditions in teens and the common…

    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…