Karen Barrow is a health and science writer based in New York City. She is a Senior Staff Editor for Well of The New York Times and reports on healthy living and consumer health issues. She holds a master’s in biomedical journalism from New York University and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Cornell University.

Karen Barrow: Health and Science Writer
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Free Downloads
Free Resource: Everything You Need to Know About CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps many adults with ADHD to manage the negative...
Free Downloads
Free Guide to Natural ADHD Treatment Options
ADHD doctors and researchers explain the benefits and risks of alternative treatment...
ADHD Therapies
Treating ADHD with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is supported by clinical results and research evidence showing that the therapy...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Why ADHD Is a “Fuzzy Diagnosis”
ADHD rarely travels alone. The vast majority of people with attention deficit also have...
Brain Training
The Mind-Body Correction
A new program combines video games and physical exercise to pump up the brain and tone...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
"Why is My Child So Angry and Aggressive?"
Beaten down by your child's defiant behavior? Wondering why she's always in a rage? It...
Learning Apps & Tools
Teaching with Tech: How iPads and Tablets Can Help Your Child Learn
Screen time is a touchy subject for a lot of families, but that doesn't mean technology...
ADHD at Work
Girl Power(houses): Inspiring Women with ADHD
Women with ADHD are fighters. They battle to have their symptoms evaluated, diagnosed,...
Natural Treatments
Go Take a Hike! (No, Really, It Helps.)
Studies suggest that time spent in nature can help children with ADHD recharge their...
Managing Medications
Generic ADHD Medications vs. Name-Brand Drugs
Generic ADHD medications can save you money, but are they as safe and effective as...