Perseveration happens when someone gets stuck on a topic, feeling, or idea. It is a common trait in ADHD and autism. Here’s how to get unstuck.

Rates of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are significantly higher among kids with ADHD, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. 1 that found 44% of children ...

Adult ADHD treatment with methylphenidate improves daily functioning at work and employability, as well as core symptoms treated with stimulants, a new ...

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Comorbid depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) present a unique set of risks and challenges. When co-occurring, the conditions’ symptoms manifest more severely than they would ...

Stimulant medications are the undisputed heavyweights of ADHD treatment, reliably reducing symptoms and impairments. The two stimulant classes – methylphenidate and amphetamine – are prescribed as a ...

The 100 billion neurons in your brain are always busy. A single neuron may deliver 12 messages in one-thousandth of a second by using tiny chemical impulses to leap over tinier gaps called synapses.

“RSD is real. It’s embodied. It’s deeply impairing. We know this anecdotally, even if formal science is catching up.” This is how Dr. James Kustow, a leading UK-based psychiatrist who specializes in ...

Dating abuse is more prevalent among youth with ADHD and mental health conditions than it is among their neurotypical peers, according to a new analysis published in the Journal of Interpersonal ...

Excessive screen time and social media use exacerbate ADHD symptoms and may impact brain development in children with the condition, according to two new studies. Social media (e.g., Snapchat or ...

“I appear very organized to the outside world, but only because I spend an immense amount of time and energy putting everything together.” “My house is an embarrassing cluttered mess. I don’t let ...