Prescription stimulant drugs such as Ritalin and Adderall are commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including among ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in ...

Head injuries may elevate the risk of suicide attempt up to 21%, particularly during the first 12 months following the injury ...

When she was in second grade, Meghan Buchanan's pediatrician told her parents that their daughter would not achieve much ...

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

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

Parenting a child with ADHD mirrors my own past. When I regulate myself, listen deeply, and honor focus as strength, chaos ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...

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

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...

New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .