Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the ...

To make an accurate diagnosis of ADHD, a comprehensive assessment is needed. This includes a clinical interview to evaluate ...

With 15.5 million U.S. adults currently diagnosed with ADHD, there is a growing focus on warning signs of the disorder. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a ...

ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, work, and home. Treatment can improve the lives of ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions. Symptoms exist on a spectrum of severity ranging from mild to severe and ...

New NHS England figures have estimated that nearly 2.5 million people in England have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including those who are undiagnosed. The figures mark the first ...

Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible ...

When people think of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they often picture the classic traits: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These ...

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 ...

In a day and age of a lot of misinformation, it's easy to get facts confused about even easily identified medical conditions. Mental health disorders can be especially murky as some people ...

Diagnosis rates are rising because the NHS pathway is overwhelmed and fragmented, not because distress is being exaggerated.

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...