Join the discussion. An adult affected by ADHD is up to six times more likely to also have depression than an adult without ADHD. It is one of the most common co-occurring conditions for someone who has ADHD. “A lot of people are diagnosed with depression and you hear the depression as a function of…

Join the discussion. Primary care physicians faced with diagnosing and treating patients with ADHD must make informed decisions about the most effective and relevant assessment and monitoring tools for their patients. ADHD rating scales are important tools to use as part of a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in both children and adults. The…

Are mornings the most difficult time of day for your children? You’re not alone. Many parents of children and teens affected by ADHD find the whole morning routine can cause stress for everyone involved. You might wonder why mornings are such a troubled time and what you can do to help make them go more…

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. 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…

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?…