ADHD in Women
Turning Regret Into Reset After an ADHD Diagnosis
Getting an ADHD diagnosis in middle age can spur a life-changing journey toward...
Caregiver Blogs
“Gus Walz Is the Unintentional Ambassador of Neurodivergent Youth We All Need”
“Gus’s reaction to his father’s speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention was...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
“Future research on the gut-brain axis may unlock autism diagnosis, potentially guiding...
Adult Blogs
“From Bowling-Alley Bartender to Cleopatra Waitress: My Story of ADHD Job Hopping”
“If holding the record for shortest time employed were a thing, then my 15-minute stint...
Ask the Experts
Lifestyle Factors That Impact ADHD Symptoms
“Is ADHD medication safe?” Expert answers to your most pressing questions about managing...
Adult Blogs
“‘The Bright Underachiever:’ Cruelties I Heard Growing Up with Undiagnosed ADHD”
“The clinic’s problematic ‘assessment’ and cruel words still haunt me years later. I...
Adult Blogs
“Masking with ADHD Is the Ultimate Energy Drain”
“’Masking’ doesn’t feel how it sounds. ‘Herculean Hide’ or ‘Backbreak Fake’ sound more...
Teens with ADHD
Q: “Should I Stop My ADHD Teen from Hanging Out with ‘Bad’ Friends?”
Worried about peer pressure and your teen’s ADHD impulsivity colliding? Concerned about...
ADHD News & Research
Peer Support, Positive Mindset Predict Resilience in ADHD Teens: Study
Peer support, self-confidence, and a positive stress mindset are linked to greater...
School Behavior
A New Behavioral Intervention for ADHD in the Classroom
The Life Course Model supports students with ADHD with evidence-based behavioral...
School Advocacy
How to Advocate for Better Teacher Training on ADHD
You can improve the way neurodivergent students are taught in the classroom by lobbying...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD Tied to Unemployment, Income Disparities
Young adults with comorbid ADHD and ODD are more likely to be unemployed, take sick days,...
Caregiver Blogs
“We Are Negligent When We Overlook Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD”
“Emotional dysregulation is not new — to my daughter or to any other person with ADHD....
The Decision to Medicate
“Should I Take ADHD Medication?” What ADDitude Readers Say
ADHD medication is a game-changer for many adults and children diagnosed with the...
ADHD News & Research
Report: Teen Mental Health Is Improving, Despite Growing School Violence
A new CDC report highlights slight improvements in teen mental health and concerning...
ADHD Medications
“How Do I Choose the Right Medication for ADHD?”
“There are basic parameters to prescribing ADHD meds, but patients’ responses are...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Chronic Fatigue Twice as Likely Among Children with ADHD
The link between ADHD and chronic fatigue is illuminated by a new study that suggests...
Stimulants
Who’s Afraid of ADHD Stimulants?
First-line medications used to treat ADHD are among the most rigorously studied, with...
Eating Disorders
How ADHD and Eating Disorders Overlap
Kids with ADHD are three times more likely than their neurotypical peers to develop an...
Adult Blogs
“Women with ADHD Prefer Silence Over Disclosure. This Needs to Change.”
“Choosing not to disclose an ADHD diagnosis is a logical response to stigma, bias, and...