Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic mental disorder that disrupts one’s ability to manage their emotions and actions. This disorder can be ...

Fortunately, more people are aware of the condition, but that still doesn’t mean those diagnosed don’t deal with their own set of biases. Dr. Rizzo, who treats a lot of adult patients for ADHD, says ...

There are three types of ADHD: impulsive/hyperactive type ADHD, inattentive type ADHD, and combined type ADHD, which involves symptoms of both the first two types. People with impulsive/hyperactive ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

There are also environmental factors to consider. The Three Faces of ADHD First, we have the Inattentive Type (ADD). This type will struggle with forgetfulness, disorganization, and will get lost in ...

Boys, who tend to show more hyperactive or impulsive symptoms, have historically been more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. But improved awareness of inattentive symptoms (as well as the ...

The chances are high that at some point in your teaching career, you’ll be asked to fill out an assessment (or many) for students suspected of having attention ...

Although there are usually signs of ADHD as early as childhood, the disorder is often only diagnosed in adulthood, especially in women. Monique Wüstenhagen/dpa ...

Researchers at NTNU have found new correlations between ADHD and anxiety, which are two major health issues among adolescents. The two disorders often co-occur in individuals, and recent findings now ...

At the age of 39, Eva Foster, a poet and professor at a local community college, was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This diagnosis, as surprising as it was, answered a lot of ...