Could self-compassion improve mental health outcomes in adults with ADHD? These adults often experience significant mental health challenges, including stress, depression, and anxiety. Self-compassion involves showing kindness to oneself during times of physical or emotional challenges. Studies have suggested that building self-compassion can be potentially protective for adults with ADHD. The first study explored the…

There is nothing worse than thinking someone is really your friend, only to feel let down when that person fails to show up for you as you wish they had. Many of us have been there. In my experience this sense of disappointment almost always comes down to a mismatch in expectations. You thought you…

Whether you have ADHD or your partner does, there’s one thing for certain: the tasks of living—whether fun or tedious—can often seem overwhelming and unmanageable. Executive functioning skill challenges, anxiety, or depression will add to the complexity of any relationship. Sometimes these challenges are met with humor, empathy, and compassion. Other times, they produce resentment,…

Experts now recognize that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD can co-occur, but there seem to be few sources of ongoing support that specifically address the unique needs of adults affected by both conditions. Fortunately, Dueling Minds is dedicated to filling the void. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to empower and support individuals who have…

CHADD president Jeremy Didier and board member Max Wiznitzer presented the 2024 CHADD Awards during the Annual International Conference on ADHD held in Anaheim, California, from November 14–16. Lifetime Achievement CHADD’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have a depth of knowledge of ADHD and who strive to raise the standards of how ADHD is…

Living with ADHD presents unique challenges, from staying organized and managing time effectively to ensuring our communication is logical and focused. As artificial intelligence tools continue to evolve, they offer powerful ways to streamline these tasks, reducing overwhelm and cognitive load. AI is uniquely suited to address ADHD’s challenges by offering structure, focus, and personalized…

Sometimes the hardest things about having ADHD aren’t the ADHD symptoms themselves. Most people can name the cardinal symptoms of ADHD—inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. For individuals with ADHD, these symptoms are frequent and interfere with school, work, and relationships. Yet for many people with ADHD, other challenges are equally bothersome, if not more so. Struggles…

Hyperactivity, characterized by excessive uncontrolled movements, is a well-recognized symptom in children, teens, and adults with ADHD. These individuals often engage in fidgeting—leg shaking, tapping fingers, or fiddling with things.For a long time, stopping the hyperactivity rather than finding ways to redirect it was a goal in treatment for ADHD. For some individuals, it remains…

About half of adults who have a current diagnosis of ADHD receive care through telehealth services, either through an individual provider or practice, or from a provider employed by an online mental health care company.The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the findings of the first study of the prevalence of adult ADHD…

Children with ADHD and their parents are more likely to struggle with emotion regulation than those not affected by ADHD. Emotional dysregulation is associated with many negative psychological and physiological health implications. However, engaging in mindfulness, a purposeful and directed attention in the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner, can encourage improved self-control and family…

Ever since her diagnosis in 2014 at age twenty-nine, Margaux Joffe has worked to educate and empower other women who experience ADHD. She is now the driving force behind two empowering online resources: the Kaleidoscope Society and Minds of All Kinds. Joffe began her journey by interviewing women who were similarly diagnosed across the United…

In October, the CDC released new data showing that almost 15.5 million adults in the United States are living with ADHD. Over half of those individuals received their diagnosis in adulthood. For many, like myself, the diagnosis comes as a relief—a way to understand years of impulsivity, inattention, and struggles with daily life. I was…