The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways ADHD symptoms often start in childhood and can affect success at school, ...

The delayed sleep-wake phase in adolescents often overlaps with ADHD and restless legs syndrome, worsening insomnia and ...

Recognition of signs suggesting adolescents are struggling with mental health issues can increase the chances kids get the help they need.

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

This notion appeared in U.S. popular culture in 1975, when allergist Ben Feingold published his book "Why Your Child Is Hyperactive," which argued that "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ...

For Olivia Dreizen Howell, living with undiagnosed, untreated ADHD meant hearing a constant cacophony. "It's like being at a Broadway show with headphones, and with TVs surrounding [you]," she says.

Experts say it’s out of the ordinary for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) not to have other mental health conditions. In fact, many people who were not diagnosed with ADHD ...

Parenting teenage boys is always an adventure. As parents, we become particularly attuned to his behavior, looking for changes and anticipating difficulties before they turn into something more ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.