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Read the latest information about attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and related neurological conditions including depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, learning disabilities, and more. Prepared specifically for ADHD professionals, educators, and clinicians.
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ADHD Diagnosis in Adults
Why We Need U.S. Guidelines for Adults with ADHD
Our understanding of adult ADHD is advancing, yet professional, authoritative guidelines for...
ADHD in Women
PMDD, Autism, and ADHD: The Hushed Comorbidity
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a hormonal health condition that causes severe mood and...
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ADHD in Older Adults: Distinct Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations
Older adults have unique needs and characteristics – including age-related cognitive changes,...
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We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities
Battling stigma is nothing new in the ADHD community. In Black and other marginalized communities, it...
ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions
“Having ADHD Is Difficult Enough:” How Youth Mental Health Nosedived In the Pandemic
Most neurodivergent children face lingering mental health challenges related to the pandemic,...
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When OCD and ADHD Coexist: Symptom Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment
OCD and ADHD are distinct but also comorbid disorders that can share similar symptoms, behaviors, and...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD and Adult Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Interventions for Both
Autism and ADHD coexist at significantly elevated rates, and adults with both disorders face unique...
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Migraines and ADHD: The Overlooked Connection to Headaches
Migraines and ADHD are comorbid — but few clinicians consider the headache connection when evaluating...
ADHD Guide
Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color
“Raising awareness of the unique challenges facing people of color with ADHD is one small but...
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Why We Must Achieve Equitable ADHD Care for African American and Latinx Children
Inadequate ADHD interventions for Black and Latinx children is a multifactorial problem – the result...
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Traumatic Stress Alongside ADHD: 5 Reasons Clinicians Need to Consider Trauma
Traumatic stress and ADHD are connected — each worsening the symptoms of the other. That’s one reason...
Bipolar Disorder
The Physician’s Guide for Distinguishing Bipolar Disorder and ADHD
Approximately 20 percent of people with ADHD also suffer from bipolar disorder, a serious mental...
Managing Treatment
Special Report: How You Are Treating ADHD Today
There are more treatment options available for ADHD than ever before. Which ones are people using,...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
How ADHD Ignites Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
For people with ADHD or ADD, rejection sensitive dysphoria can mean extreme emotional sensitivity and...
Stress & Anxiety
Mental Health Report: Trauma Haunts 82% of Adults with ADHD
Roughly 8 in 10 adults with ADHD have experienced trauma, and more than 70% also have anxiety and/or...