If your child has ADHD, you know that some days are harder than others. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder classified into three types ...

Recent studies explore ADHD management, focusing on the safety of stimulants during pregnancy and their potential for abuse.

Early puberty in girls with ADHD is linked to mental health challenges. Parental guidance and support can buffer these risks.

Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder process unexpected sounds differently than their peers, and these ...

Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality of life of families. Between stigmatization, chronic stress and ...

Disparities in ADHD care show that girls and minority youth face longer wait times for treatment initiation following a diagnosis.

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 ...

Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, and others) are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications for children. They work by increasing brain chemicals such as dopamine and ...

Children with ADHD are often bright, spontaneous, and caring. But parenting them is not without its challenges. Behavioral problems—from forgetting to do chores to outright defiance—can be frustrating ...

A 2026 meta-analysis links ADHD to higher mortality from several causes.. ADHD medication use was associated with lower all-cause mortality.