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ADHD expert talks about overcoming the 'wall of awful'

Nearly 22.5 million Americans have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to data from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

ADHD and dental health

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is associated with poorer oral health, leading to increased risks of dental decay, gum disease, and dental trauma.  Common oral hea...

How A.D.H.D. Changes as You Age

… In general, when children are very young, hyperactive-impulsive symptoms tend to be more common. Michelle Martel, a professor of psychology at the University of Kentucky, said it...

What If A.D.H.D. Isn’t About Attention at All?

Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement — an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.

A Study of 7,000 Children Challenges a Basic Assumption About ADHD and Attention

Brain scans suggest ADHD-related connectivity is distinct from the networks associated with basic attention skills in nine- and ten-year-old children.

ADHD and autism at risk of overdiagnosis as calls made for 'radical reform'

ADHD and autism are at risk of overdiagnosis but anxiety and depression are surging according to a government review

Doctor encourages awareness of ADHD in adults

187K People Linked This Condition To A 4x Higher Dementia Risk

ADHD's brain health stakes extend way beyond childhood.

187K People Linked This Condition To A 4x Higher Dementia Risk

ADHD's brain health stakes extend way beyond childhood.

Dental health and children with ADHD

For children with ADHD, early dental experiences can shape how they feel about oral care for the rest of their lives. ADHD can make it harder for children to: Pay attention. S...

ADHD is no myth – but we should interrogate it all the same | Letters

Readers respond to Gina Rippon’s criticism of a controversial TV documentary about attention deficit hyperactivity disorderThree months ago, at 42, I was diagnosed with attention d...

Women and ADHD: Has Your Diagnosis Been Missed?

ADHD in women is often missed. Symptoms look more like overwhelm than hyperactivity, shifting across life stages and often overlapping with anxiety, depression, or eating disorders...

How ADHD changes as you age

Elizabeth’s two sons, ages 8 and 10, have both been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. So have Elizabeth, 37, and her husband, 41.To manage it all, Elizabeth....

ADHD and visiting the dentist

ADHD affects attention, activity levels and impulse control. It can make everyday tasks more difficult, including going to the dentist. How ADHD can affect dental care People w...

Why Simple Tasks Can Feel So Hard with ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition diagnosed in the United States, with about 7.1 The post Why Simple Tasks Can Feel So Hard with ADHD appeared f...

3 Months of Brain Training Linked to Better Attention in Children with ADHD

Children with inattentive ADHD showed improvements in attention and in parent and teacher ratings after a three-month cognitive training programme, a study of 55 children in Georgi...

ADHD Medication Could Slash Death Risk, Huge Study Finds

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often linked to symptoms like fidgeting and having trouble focusing. But in one study, it was also associated with a greater risk...

ADHD Was Linked To 34 Of 35 Physical Health Issues In A Huge Study

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition best known for affecting people’s focus. But some researchers think it might be linked to symptoms...

Researchers Are Testing ADHD Meds On Dementia Patients. Here's Why

Dementia, which is believed to affect as many as one in 11 people over 65 in the UK, is a syndrome linked to a progressive decline in brain functions, including memory. It usually...

Adult ADHD Isn’t Just “Being Distracted”: What You Should Actually Know

Adult ADHD often goes unnoticed, manifesting in various life areas like work and relationships, leading to feelings of frustration and low self-esteem. A proper evaluation consider...

ADHD Was Linked to a 4-Fold Higher Risk of Cognitive Impairment. A Diagnosis Wasn’t the Only Signal

A new study reveals an association between ADHD and cognitive issues later in life. Researchers say key questions remain.

ADHD in Girls: What You Wish You Knew

I have been noticing that more females are seeking help for attention deficit (ADHD) in their twenties. Many of these young women are now in college struggling with anxiety and […]...

Two-year waiting times highlight NHS struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness

Assessment bottlenecks have knock-on effects, with delays in medical help and access to specialist support• NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism a...