Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common but complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes hyperactivity and impulsivity in children and adults. If left untreated ...

Behavior therapy should be a first step for families who have a child with ADHD, but a Stanford Medicine study found many children are receiving medication within a month of diagnosis. Credit: Getty ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...

Can exercise replace ADHD medication? A new study reveals that integrated cognitive-motor exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and working memory in children aged 6–10.

A national shortage in a common treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder was associated with changes in stimulant prescriptions filled for children over recent years, a new study ...

Methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed treatment for ADHD, is not linked with increased psychosis risk and may even be ...

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes undiagnosed in adults — including parents — but it has a significant impact on family life. A parent ...

Medication and behavioral treatments are both widely used to treat ADHD. While medication is often the first-line treatment, patients who receive behavioral treatments—typically therapy, parent ...