Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

With everything there is to juggle in life, it’s easy to assume that everyone experiences that sinking-in-quicksand feeling as they navigate another busy day. But if you find this feeling is paired ...

To make an accurate diagnosis of ADHD, a comprehensive assessment is needed. This includes a clinical interview to evaluate ...

The symptoms of adult ADHD include problems focusing and finishing tasks, talking too much, being disorganized, difficulty multitasking, and feeling restless or fidgeting. A person with ADHD tends to ...

This article is part 3 of a 5-part series on modern perspectives on ADHD. Part 2, "What is ADHD, Really?" is available here.

Expert caution against self-diagnosis and encourage people to talk with their healthcare provider if they have symptoms of ADHD. 1 in 4 adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but the majority ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may ...

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was once — and sometimes still is — viewed as a condition that affects only children and young adults. But many adults have ADHD, too, and experience ...

Nicole McDermott has worked in the creative content space for the last decade as a writer, editor and director. Her work has been featured on TIME Healthland, Prevention, Shape, USA Today, HuffPost, ...

Are rising ADHD diagnoses a cultural trend, a misunderstanding, or evidence of a real neurodevelopmental difference? This ...

An ADHD rating scale is a tool used for reporting attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms during the diagnostic process. There are numerous scales ...

Valerie is a seasoned writer and editor who has spent her career creating content in the parenting and women's wellness spaces. Before joining Forbes Health, Valerie was the trending news editor at ...