Stimulants act fast, and nonstimulants offer steadier effects. So what are the best ADHD medications for adults? Experts explain the options.

Inattentive presentation ADHD (formerly called ADD) involves trouble paying attention, staying organized, and remembering details, without signs of hyperactivity. Hyperactive-impulsive presentation ...

Kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may grow up to be adults with ADHD. Although symptoms are generally more common in children (with approximately 8.4 ...

These evidence-based approaches help adults with attention challenges thrive in daily life without pharmaceutical interventions. Living with adult attention-deficit ...

The brain, like a surly movie critic or a high school clique, specializes in rejection. The chief rejecter is the brain’s decision-making center in the prefrontal cortex, just behind your forehead.

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

ADHD, which stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s typically diagnosed in children. But according to data from the National Center for Health ...

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...

A recent article in JAMA Psychiatry highlighted concerns over stimulant use and abuse when prescribed to treat adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States. The ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

While ADHD drugs work on wakefulness, they also mimic the effect of good sleep without fixing a problem. Sleep habits are ...