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 ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 28.7% of U.S. adults have a disability, but on these ...

Are rising ADHD diagnoses a cultural trend, a misunderstanding, or evidence of a real neurodevelopmental difference? This ...

Hoarding is a serious disorder with far-reaching consequences. Understanding its causes, recognizing its symptoms, and ...

DSM diagnoses can be useful. But they can also pathologize normal emotions, and the line between "healthy" and "disordered" ...

Rodney Filer sat in the stands at Valley Stadium in West Des Moines along with his wife Gigi back on Sept. 7, 2024 and watched their son Jackson make his long-awaited return to college football.

Higher education’s maximally inclusive approach to disability is resulting in a two-speed student population and ...

There is no scientific evidence base for routine use of multiple psychiatric drugs, particularly for children.

People with ADHD are at a higher risk of offending than those without an ADHD diagnosis. The same pattern appears among their ...