Carl Sherman, Ph.D.

Carl Sherman, Ph.D. is a freelance health writer in New York City.

• My ADD Wake-Up Call
  Carolyn O'Neal cried when she was diagnosed with ADD at age 53 -- until the... more »
• Mindful Awareness: Treating ADHD with Meditation
  Research suggests that regular meditation can train the ADHD brain to better concentrate and hold... Developing attention »
• Taking a Vacation from ADHD Medications
  Going off ADHD medication is not uncommon. How you approach the decision makes all the... more »
• How ADHD Adults Can Change Habits
  Increase focus, end procrastination and more with these self-help strategies from cognitive behavior therapy... more »
• Behavior Therapy Works Better for Children with ADD
  Behavior modification can reduce the need for ADHD medication in children with attention deficit disorder... more »
• Your Legal Rights at Work
  An employment attorney explains the workplace rights of adults with ADHD and how you can... more »
• Writing a New Chapter: Discovering My ADD
  Once her youngest child left home, successful screenwriter Sally Harris, decided to get to the... more »
• Culture Vs. Biology: What Causes ADHD?
  A doctor weighs in on the controversial theory that our fast-paced, stressed-out, consumer-driven lives cause... What are the causes of ADHD?»
• Can Brain Scans Help Diagnose ADHD?
  Some ADHD doctors offer patients high-tech options for diagnosis. Are these technologies helpful in determining... more »
• If I Only Had a Heart...
  Confessions of an ADHD adult who was diagnosed at 37 and, thanks to ADD medication,... more »
• Natural Remedies as Alternative ADHD Treatments
  Can attention deficit symptoms be eased by alternative ADHD treatments like exercise? Research shows "green"... more »
• Everyday Life Was Hard For Me
  The ADHD diagnosis explained so many of my foibles..... more »
• Is It Depression or ADHD?
  Depression is surprisingly common among ADD adults. Fortunately, there’s no need to suffer in silence... Depression...or ADHD?
• The Right School
  One ADD high-schooler takes matters into her own hands to manage homework, fight distractions and... more »
• Addiction and ADHD Adults
  Why ADHD adults who seek treatment are much less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol... more »
• Piecing Together My Broken Life
  After an ADD diagnosis in his 30s, Michael Anderson lost confidence and hope. Here's how... more »
• Overcoming the ADHD Stigma
  An expert psychologist shares his secrets for fighting ADD ADHD stereotyping in children and adults... more »
• 'Finally, It Dawned on Me'
  This accomplished entrepreneur didn't decipher his symptoms until age 63. Now, he's helping others manage... more »
• Become Your Child's Friendship Coach: ADHD Parenting Advice
  Children with ADHD often have trouble making friends, but a social skills expert discusses ways... Making friends with ADHD
• Life Story: How One Woman Conquered Adult ADHD and Depression
  Adults seeking ADHD support and treatment sometimes find that depression is a side effect of... more »
• How Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can Stop Negativity
  Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps reverse the negativity that torments adults with ADD — and prevents them... more »
• The ADHD Diagnosis: Difficult Cases
  When doctors have trouble diagnosing ADHD, certain tests and evaluations often determine whether other conditions... more »
• Recognizing Depression
  Depression impacts 17 million Americans. Here are the most common symptoms... more »
• How My Burden Was Lifted
  After facing college dismissal, Brian Polk was diagnosed with ADHD and began using coaching, medication... more »
• The Smart Way to Stop Taking ADHD Medication
  There's a sensible way to discontinue ADD drugs. Read this if you're considering a "drug... more »
• ADD Drugs on Campus
  Help your child from getting caught up in an illegal and potentially dangerous fad on... more »
• Stimulants: Not Quite an Epidemic
  A smaller percentage of college students abuse stimulants than previously thought... more »
• ADHD Drugs: Is Cardiac Screening Needed for All Patients?
  ADDitude interviews Steven E. Nissen, M.D., on the FDA's new label advising cardiac screening for... more »
• Secrets of Job Success for Adults with ADD
  Tips for adults with ADD seeking happiness and success on the job... more »

• The Adderall Ban in Canada
  An in-depth look at the ban of Adderall in Canada... more »

• Get Support from Friends
  Loved ones can help you overcome problems with addiction... more »