ADHD Myths & Facts
The ADDitude Guide to ADHD Awareness Month 2023
This ADHD Awareness Month, ADDitude is celebrating its 25th anniversary and reflecting on...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
“Will Cannabis Ease My ADHD Symptoms?” ADDitude Readers Weigh In
The verdict on cannabis use with ADHD is mixed, according to a recent survey of ADDitude...
Getting Things Done
Sports Psychology Tricks That Work for ADHD Brains
Mental toughness. Self-confidence. Persistence. Resilience. The greatest athletes exhibit...
Teens with ADHD
Q: “How Can I Help My Teen Adopt a Growth Mindset?”
“When we try something, we risk failure. When we avoid it, we ensure it.” Take these...
ADHD Myths & Facts
The Evolution of ADHD: Examining the Last 25 Years — and the Future
ADHD is lifelong. Comorbidities are the rule, not the exception. ADHD doesn’t have a...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Will I Ever Love — or at Least Tolerate — Using a Daily Schedule?”
“Make your daily schedule work for you (and not against you) by viewing it as a flexible...
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Raising a Child with BFRBs: A Guide for Parents
It sounds counterintuitive, but the key to raising a child with BFRBs is to reduce your...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Dermatillomania or Skin-Picking Disorder Symptoms in Children
Is your child or teen pick at their skin incessantly? Take this dermatillomania self-test...
ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Increases Risk of Depression, PTSD, Anorexia, and Self-Harm
Major depressive disorder increases an individual’s chance of having ADHD by 76%, and...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Skin-Picking Disorder (Dermatillomania) Symptoms
“Do I have dermatillomania?” Take this self-test to see if you may be showing signs of...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Trichotillomania in Children and Teens
Is your child pulling out their hair? Take this trichotillomania test to see if your...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Signs of Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Are you experiencing symptoms of postpartum (or peripartum) depression or anxiety? Take...
Caregiver Blogs
5 Back-to-School Tips to Ease Parental Anxiety
Parental anxiety and stress levels reach new heights as summer ends. These tips will help...
Comorbid Conditions Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder) Symptoms
Take this self-test to see if you may be exhibiting symptoms of trichotillomania, an...
ADHD News & Research
Vyvanse Generics Approved by FDA
The FDA approval of generic versions of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) capsules...
Adult Blogs
“When Your Social Battery Runs Out: 5 Ways to Stave Off Exhaustion”
“Navigating social exhaustion is a two-fold process. It is equally about prevention and...
Caregiver Blogs
“There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Slow’ or ‘Lazy’ Brain”
“Being open about the way my brain processes the world, I’ve noticed, encourages others...
ADHD News & Research
Career, Relationship Instability Persists for Adults with ADHD: Study
In a study of the real-life instability experienced by adults with ADHD, researchers...
Ask the Experts
Q: “Why Does the Fear of Failure Paralyze My Teen?”
“The fear of failure is a common obstacle for teens with ADHD. Developing smart...
Managing Treatment
“My Teen Refuses to Take Their ADHD Medication!”
Medication improves your teen’s ADHD symptoms… when they take it. What should a parent do...