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

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

A study of college students indicates that treating oneself with kindness may buffer the impact of adverse childhood ...

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. .

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychological condition thought to affect approximately 3-7% of school-aged children in the United States. It is characterized by deficits in ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent and controversial conditions in child psychiatry. Both clinical progress and basic ...

What Is Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD? Hyperactive-impulsive attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a type of ADHD for which the main symptoms are near ...

Children with ADHD often exhibit hyperactivity due to an internal motor they haven't learned to control, not a lack of ...

For decades, parents and health experts have debated whether certain foods or additives can affect behavior, particularly in children. Mounting evidence now shows that some food ingredients are indeed ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...