ADDitude for Professionals
Click Here to Get Our Clinicians' Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
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ADHD Symptoms
Decision 2: What do I need to understand about ADHD that is not fully represented in the DSM?
Diagnosing a patient with ADHD is a complex and nuanced process. This 7-part guide...
Ask the Experts
Q: “My Child Decompresses with Video Games and Then Has No Time for Homework. Help!”
“Setting a blackout hour is a very effective way to refocus a child with ADHD’s attention...
Adult ADHD
Hormonal Changes & ADHD: A Lifelong Tug-of-War
As estrogen and testosterone levels rise and fall through each stage of life, ADHD...
ADHD in Women
Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy
Does taking a stimulant medication during pregnancy increase the risk for adverse...
Exercise & Health
Heart Health and ADHD: On Cardiovascular Risks and Treatments
People with ADHD are twice as likely to develop heart disease, according to research....
ADHD News & Research
Study: High-Intensity Exercise Greatly Improves Mental Health in Adults
Vigorous exercise may be more effective than psychotherapy or pharmacological therapy at...
Products We Love
The Top 6 Mental Health Apps, According to ADDitude Readers
Whether you need a mood boost, a mindful moment, or a mental health professional, help is...
ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
Women with ADHD are six times more likely than neurotypical mothers to experience...
ADHD Myths & Facts
The 15 Most Corrosive ADHD Myths
“Can you grow out of ADHD?” “Is ADHD real, or just an excuse?” “Aren’t we all a little...
When and How Should We Adjust Treatment?
Q: “Should My Child Skip ADHD Medication on Weekends?”
“Medication vacations are the biggest no-no that I can...
Adult Blogs
“13 Ways to Make Yourself Fall Asleep”
“Sure, keeping a regular wake schedule, expending energy throughout the day, and avoiding...
Depression
6 Unexpected Signs of Depression
Half of people with ADHD will experience a depressive episode, yet few know the...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Monarch eTNS
The Monarch eTNS device is a digital therapy for children with ADHD ages 7 to 12 that...
When and How Should We Adjust Treatment?
Q: “My Child’s ADHD Medication Wears Off Too Early.”
Is your child’s ADHD medication wearing off too soon in the day? Talk to your doctor...
Positive Parenting
100 Daily ADHD Parenting Tips
One ADHD parenting strategy per day for 100 days. Click the images below for more...
The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD, Part Two
At 260+ pages, <em>Teens with ADHD, Part Two</em> is caregivers' essential guide to...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment
ADHD medication use during pregnancy did not elevate rates of neurodevelopment or growth...
How Do I Manage Medication Side Effects?
Q: “Will ADHD Medication Worsen My Child’s Other Condition(s)?”
Stimulant medications effectively treat the symptoms of ADHD, but they may worsen...
On-Demand Webinars
“ADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parents” [Video Replay & Podcast #454]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#454), download the slide...