#Adhd
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Life Hacks to Help Anyone With ADHD—Including Those Who Don’t Have a Diagnosis
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too, for anyone struggling with attention problems.
Psychology | Psychology
Can a child with ADHD lead a normal life?
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick offers her advice to one woman who asks: can a child with ADHD lead a normal life?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
What is social capital and why can ADHD affect it? - The Washington Post
A lack of social capital can lead to a lack of friends. But there are steps you can take to build social capital.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
Helping adults and children with ADHD in a pandemic world
The pandemic era’s unstructured uncertainty has weighed heavily on those with ADHD, who struggle with planning, motivation, and attention, but psychologists are working to get them back on track.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
ADHD Help for Kids: Try Omega-3 Fish Oil
A new international study finds that omega-3 fish oil can actually treat ADHD symptoms in certain children just as much as leading ADHD medications.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
The Creativity of ADHD
More insights on a positive side of a “disorder”
Health & Fitness | Health
Smoking Raises Risk of ADHD in Children by Changing Sperm, Mice Study Suggests
Scientists gave nicotine to mice to see how it affected their offspring.
Psychology | Personality
ADHD numbers are rising, and scientists are trying to understand why - The Washington Post
More than 10 percent of children now have the diagnosis, according to a study.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Don’t Believe the Hype: Tech-Induced Anxiety is Real | Thrive Global
The New York Times published an op-ed by a psychiatrist who says tech-induced anxiety among teens is a myth, but the science shows otherwise.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Pilot study finds “smart drug” Aderall has limited benefits for healthy students, and may harm working memory – Re
By Emma Young. For the large numbers of students who report taking stimulants, these results suggest that they probably won’t do much to enhance their academic performance.
Health & Fitness | Health
ADHD: Top Concentration-Killers in Pictures
The truth about multitasking, email overload, nagging thoughts, hunger, and other brain drains of modern life. Pictures show what destroys focus and quick solutions.
Health & Fitness | Health
Adult ADHD Quiz: Tips, Treatments, and Tricks of ADD/ADHD
Find out how much you know about adult ADHD with this quiz.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
The ‘Problem Child’ Is a Child, Not a Problem
Suspending or expelling young students for behavior they can’t control makes matters worse. There is a better way.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Under our noses: ADHD & Sleep
I tend to read the papers, such as those linking obstructive sleep apnea and ADHD, which support my contention that sleep deprivation is a major contributor.
Business & Finance | Careers & The Workplace
5 Ways to Focus at Work, from an Executive Who’s Struggled with ADHD
Workarounds honed through trial and error.
Health & Fitness | Health Articles
Pictures: Nondrug Treatments for ADHD
Medication isn’t the only way to treat ADHD. Learn about different treatment options in this slideshow.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still in Class
Movement stimulates the brain and may help students become better learners.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Gifted Students at High Risk for ADHD Misdiagnosis
Critics must combat ADHD and Common Core with demands for intellectual rigor as well as recess.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Renowned Harvard Psychologist Says ADHD is Largely a Fraud
Respected Harvard psychologist Jerome Kagan says the rise in ADHD is the result of “fuzzy diagnostic practices” that only benefit big pharma and psychiatrists.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Medicating Children With ADHD Keeps Them Safer
New research suggests that medication can reduce risky behavior in teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
News | News Items
The Everyday Medicine Linked To Autism And Hyperactivity
The compound is found in over 600 different drugs.
News | News Items
There's a Scientific Reason Why You're Ignoring People, Study Says
It's not your fault you didn't hear your partner while watching TV
Health & Fitness | Health News
What Picky Eating Might Mean for Children Later
Moderate and severe cases of selective eating were associated with elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression in later years, a new study found.
Health & Fitness | Health News
The Secret Life of Melatonin
Melatonin is a commonly used over the counter sleep aid, but this hormone's effect on fertility and puberty are powerful and not fully understood in humans. Caution should be exercised before any chronic use or using melatonin in kids.
Advice & Self-Help | Empowering Tools for Growth
Adult ADHD Slideshow: ADHD Time Management and Organization Tips
If you have ADHD or you just need to get yourself and your family organized, use these WebMD tips to make your day flow smoothly.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli app offers alternative to hyperactivity medications
Forget Ritalin, new Israeli company Myndlift has an app that can improve attention disorders without negative side effects.
