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

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

“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...

Kids with ADHD, anxiety, and depression often struggle at bedtime. Expert reveals why sleep is harder and how mental health ...

Psychiatrist Daniel G. Amen explains that yelling at children with ADHD is counterproductive, as their brains react to it as ...

Daryl Efron received funding from The Royal Children's Hospital Research Foundation in 1995 to conduct a research study comparing two stimulants medications to treat ADHD. In approximately 2003-5 he ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

Pediatricians are too quick to prescribe medication for young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a new analysis shows. The American Academy of ...

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. .