Nine Simple Coping Strategies

Even though most people don't outgrow ADHD, people do learn to adapt and live fulfilling lives by developing their personal strengths. Many have found that developing and then sticking to simple coping strategies is especially helpful.

How You Can Help Your Child at Home If They Have ADHD

The first line of treatment for a child with ADHD is always seeking the help of a qualified physician or therapist. In addition to following the prescribed treatment plan, parents can help their child with ADHD maximize their comfort level and productivity at home by following these few simple suggestions.

Charting the Prevalence of ADHD

Current estimates suggest 3% to 5% of school-age children have ADHD at any given time--figures based on a variety of sources of information. But many ADHD experts now conclude that 3% to 5% is on the low side and that it's reasonable to say a significantly larger number is affected during childhood.

Frequently Asked Questions About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

When you, your child, or someone close to you is diagnosed with ADHD there are bound to be certain aspects of the disorder that seem confusing and that you’d like to have more clearly defined. Read on for answers to some of the most frequently asked questions...

What Affect Does ADHD Have on Relationships?

ADHD affects relationships differently from couple to couple. Read some tips that can prove helpful for most relationships...

Use of ADHD Medication Has Been Holding Steady in Recent Years

The results of an extensive study indicate that the prevalence of stimulant use among U.S. children for treating symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) remained relatively constant between 1997 and 2002. The report appears in the April 2006 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Harvard Study Suggests Significant Prevalence of ADHD Symptoms Among Adults

A recent survey tracking the prevalence of attention deficit/hyperactivity symptoms found that an estimated 4.4 percent of adults ages 18-44 in the United States experience symptoms and some disability.

Is It Really ADHD?

Not everyone who is overly hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Since most kids sometimes blurt out things they didn't mean to say, or jump from one task to another, or become disorganized and forgetful, how can specialists tell if the problem is ADHD? To assess whether a child has this particular diagnosis, specialists consider several critical questions.

Behavioral Interventions Reduce Symptoms for Pre-schoolers with ADHD

Two types of early interventions designed to reduce symptoms of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in preschoolers may be effective alternatives or additions to medication treatment.

Discernible Brain Changes for Those With ADHD

A new study suggests that changes in the brain for those with ADHD might develop as a compensatory response that helps the child cope with the impatience and stimulus-seeking problems of the disorder.

ADHD Students Prescribed Stimulant Medications Less Likely to Abuse Other Drugs

Students who take prescription stimulant medications to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report relatively low rates of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and ecstasy use compared to students who illicitly use prescription stimulants, according to a recent study of Detroit middle and high school students.

ADHD Drug Abuse Gets Colleges' Attention

Colleges and universities are warning students about the risk of misusing attention-deficit drugs.

Brain Shrinkage in ADHD Not Caused by Medications

A 10-year study by National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) scientists has found that brains of children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are 3-4 percent smaller than those of children who don't have the disorder--and that medication treatment is not the cause.

Neuronal Choir Hums in Unison to Rivet Brain's Attention

Disorders of attention are common components of various mental illnesses. We're beginning to appreciate that the things that go awry in the brain may have to do with the timing of neuronal signals - with the neuronal choir going out of sync.