Successful management of ADHD symptoms requires an individualized approach that takes your unique needs into account. In Tips for Help Managing ADHD with Non-Medication Interventions, we discussed how education is a key first step to addressing ADHD for you or your child. If you or your child have been diagnosed with ADHD, you may have…

Join the discussion. Have you read about the supposed benefits of salt lamps for ADHD symptoms? With a warm glow and the promise of helping to improve one’s health, Himalayan or pink salt lamps are very popular. Aficionados tout claims of an improved general sense of well-being, including helping to decrease the symptoms of some…

If you have ADHD, the most successful treatment for you is an individualized approach that takes your symptoms into account. For most people with ADHD, ongoing intervention is required to lead a fulfilling life and achieve their full potential. While medication is a good option for many people, successful interventions typically include a combination of…

Join the discussion. Show of hands: How many of you are carrying a smartphone right now? All of you with your hands up: You’re among the two-thirds of adults in the United States who currently have a smartphone. The number of smartphone users continues to increase and is projected to reach 236.3 million by the…

Join the discussion. A team of researchers recently analyzed the brain scans of more than 3,200 people between the ages of 4 and 63 with and without a diagnosis of ADHD. They have identified five different regions that are smaller in the brains of children affected by ADHD versus those without the disorder.  Martine Hoogman,…

Join the discussion. ADHD isn’t just making it hard for your child to pay attention in class. The symptoms of the disorder interfere with his ability to make and keep friends and to interact with classmates throughout the school day, and to maintain friendships outside school hours.  Social skills impairment accompanies ADHD at all ages.…

Join the discussion.  Children with ADHD may have low self-esteem from frequent correction, punishment, or teasing. Research shows children who experience low self-esteem in adolescence are more likely to experience poor health, criminal behavior, and less economic prosperity in adulthood.  Taking part in community service projects can help children affected by ADHD expand their focus…

Question: I remember when I was a child, people said that some food colorings were the cause of ADHD symptoms, and today some people are saying that artificial preservatives are the reason there are so many kids diagnosed with ADHD. Should I keep my daughter away from foods that have artificial food coloring or preservatives?…

Join the discussion. Sometimes, getting a good night’s sleep is not easy, especially when you’re affected by ADHD. Many people affected by ADHD have difficulty settling down or even wanting to go to bed as a symptom of the disorder. Fifty-five percent of children and 80 percent of adults with ADHD have reported difficulties in…

CHADD continues its support for ADHD research with this year’s Young Scientist Award. Applications are now being accepted for the awards to be presented during the 29th CHADD Annual International Conference on ADHD, in Atlanta, Georgia, this year.   CHADD will support two researchers with: an unrestricted cash award of $1,000 each  paid travel and…

Join the discussion. It’s a problem that is swept under the rug, but the statistics are clear: Each year, more than 41 million Americans—18 percent of the United States population—experience some type of mental illness, according to data released by the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in December 2013.  The indirect cost…

Join the discussion. What do these highly successful business leaders have in common? Peter Knight, CEO of Checkfree Paul Orfalea, former CEO of Kinkos David Neelman, CEO of JetBlue Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group They all have an ADHD diagnosis. They are also examples of the abilities successful employees affected by ADHD can bring…