ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.
Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...
A history of childhood neglect can manifest in romantic relationships as maladaptive attempts at regulating a fear of abandonment and feelings of unworthiness.
In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...
Verywell Mind on MSN
The 'Wall of Awful' makes simple tasks seem impossible—here's how to overcome it
The “wall of awful” describes a mental barrier that makes starting important tasks feel extremely hard for people with ADHD. The wall builds over time from shame, fear, and past negative experiences, ...
Are rising ADHD diagnoses a cultural trend, a misunderstanding, or evidence of a real neurodevelopmental difference? This ...
Across ADHD parenting forums, wellness circles and social media, one name appears again and again: the GAPS diet.
Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from irrelevant noise. At any ...
New study links childhood maltreatment to genetic changes and higher risks of schizophrenia, ADHD, and depression, ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results
Feedback