ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder that causes above-normal levels of hyperactive and disruptive behaviors. People with ADHD tend to have difficulty concentrating, sitting still, paying attention, staying organized, following instructions, remembering details, and/or controlling impulses. One of the unfortunate complications for people with untreated ADHD is that they often have trouble getting along with their peers, family members at home, and coworkers.
Explore the resources below to learn more about the condition, how it's treated, and how to possibly use it to your benefit.
Assess Your Symptoms
Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sit still, trouble focusing, and being organized. Learn more about ADHD symptoms.
Treatment & Support
Medication is one way to treat ADHD. Other treatment options include organization techniques and other "life hacks."
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Adult ADHD
Children with ADHD often become adults with ADHD. Find out more about how the condition affects adults.
Were Hyperactive Hunter-Gatherers Better Adapted Than Their Peers? ADHD and Evolution
New research has shown tribesmen in Africa with ADHD traits were in better health, posing the question: did ADHD traits keep humans alive during the hunter-gatherer portion of evolution?
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Many nutritional supplements promise to influence an array of conditions, but can they help with ADHD?
Diagnosing ADHD
The first attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms often appear between the ages of 3 and 6. However, the earliest symptoms can be hard to recognize and are often overlooked.
What Causes ADHD?
There's no single known cause of ADHD, but research has been shedding some light into what causes it.
ADD vs. ADHD
Learn the difference between ADD and ADHD, as well as the three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive, and combined hyperactive/impulsive and inattentive.
12 Signs of Adult ADHD
Adults can have ADHD just like children, but the symptoms aren't always the same.