Diagnosed with ADHD? Now What?

First off, take a deep breath. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just gotten news that your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Maybe you’re feeling relieved, finally, an explanation. Or maybe you’re confused, overwhelmed, or even questioning the diagnosis. That’s totally normal. You’re not alone, and you’re not the first parent to wonder: “Is […]

Real Stories About Living With ADHD

We have gathered some stories from the day-to-day work of clinicians and consultants who get what it’s like living with ADHD and have taken to the public media to share their expertise for the benefit of the millions of teenagers and young adults who live with the disorder. Their combined message is that if you’ve […]

House Rules for a Child With ADHD

When a child is diagnosed with Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can affect the whole family. Parents often feel more stressed and frustrated when dealing with the challenges of bringing up a child with ADHD, as many of the usual parenting methods don’t work well for managing the behaviors linked to ADHD. From my experience teaching […]

Is ADHD Passed Down From Mothers or Fathers?

My partner was recently diagnosed with  Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I asked him if any of his family members also had it, which then caused him to become concerned that he would pass it on to our kids. He didn’t realize there was a genetic link to ADHD. He struggled quite a bit in school growing […]

The Hidden Struggles: How ADHD Impacts Adult Life

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults has been a topic of discussion in mental health for a while, without a clear idea about how common it actually is. Recently, a group of international researchers did a new study that reviewed and analyzed data, providing an updated estimate of adult ADHD rates globally. This study brought together […]

ADHD, Dopamine, and Desire

In most discussions about Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), when a reference is made to the neurotransmitter dopamine, it is usually followed by the catchphrase, “the pleasure molecule” or “the reward molecule.” What all contributors to the discussions about ADHD agree on is that dopamine plays a pivotal role in the cause of the condition that affects […]

Personal story: Perinatal stress and ADHD

  As I cradled my newborn son for the first, joyous time as a new parent, I sensed both the deepest love and unexplained anxiety. The joy of being a mother and loving this tiny human (so darn much!) was undeniable, and at the same time, I also battled a huge wave of concerns and […]

ADHD Awareness Month Focusing on Adult ADHD and ADHD in Females

Every October, there’s a renewed focus on ADHD (Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.) The website adhdawarenessmonth.org throws light on what progress has been made in past years, with the campaign’s theme “Moving forward with ADHD” and has a few fascinating points to make which reinforce some of the topics we have covered. ADDitude.com, the most popular internet resource […]

My child was diagnosed with ADHD, what now?

When my eight-year-old son was first diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) , it was a turning point in our lives. In one way, the ADHD diagnosis shed light on a wide range of his behaviors and challenges that were previously inexplicable and distressing. So, when we got the diagnosis, I felt some relief, but there […]

Do We All Have ADHD?

It’s ADHD Awareness Month. What better time to learn more about the subject? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that affects children and adults alike. It is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children, but the exact cause is unknown. It is more common in boys than in girls and is […]