Join the discussion. Does Valentine’s Day stress you out?  For couples affected by ADHD—whether it’s one partner or both who have the disorder—the symptoms of ADHD can affect every part of their relationship. Inattention, short-term memory deficits, and difficulties with time management can take a toll on a relationship: anniversaries and groceries are forgotten, lateness…

Join the discussion. Daily Coffee Drinker Answer:  Using caffeine, either in a drink or in an over-the-counter preparation, is not recommended by medical experts as a treatment for ADHD. Although some studies have shown that caffeine may improve concentration in adults with ADHD, it is not as effective as medication. At this time, there aren’t…

Join the discussion. Alarming news reports on national television have shown several cases of children affected by ADHD and other disabilities being physically restrained by educators or school resource officers. In one particular event, an 8-year-old boy affected by ADHD was restrained by a school resource officer by using handcuffs to hold his arms behind…

Join the discussion. Although advocating for yourself or your child may often seem a bit intimidating, the reward can be an improved situation at work and/or school. ADHD is often misunderstood by the people around you, including family members, teachers, and co-workers. These are people who are important to supporting and enabling your family’s well-being;…

Join the discussion. You enjoy your job and you’re dedicated to your career, but your ADHD symptoms can be a frustrating impediment to your work.   There are many strategies you can employ to adapt your work environment to the challenges your ADHD presents, such as wearing earbuds to compensate for distractibility; you can find…

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…

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…

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. Although many essential oils smell nice, there is no scientific evidence they produce positive measurable outcomes consistently across a given population. Nevertheless, you may have seen online articles and advertisements for essential oils to alleviate ADHD symptoms. But do essential oils actually help? What are essential oils? Essential oils are the fragrant…

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.  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…