Before stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy.

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) published in Psychological Medicine demonstrates a significant and clinically relevant reduction in ADHD symptoms in adults using the digital therapy "attexis." ...

Understood reports ADHD meds may raise heart risks; lifestyle factors like sleep issues and weight gain also affect heart health in those with ADHD.

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

Are you or your loved one struggling with the overwhelming effects of trauma, PTSD, or substance abuse? Perhaps your child is facing challenges with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or behavioral ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

In women, ADHD is often overlooked or diagnosed later in adulthood. Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani explains the hidden signs ...

A randomized controlled trial (RCT) published today in Psychological Medicine demonstrates a significant and clinically relevant reduction in ADHD symptoms in adults using the digital therapy "attexis ...

Anyone can benefit from general supportive counseling, but where we really see the larger effects for adult ADHD is cognitive ...

Research has proven that by identifying our distorted thoughts and beliefs, we can have better control over thoughts, thus better control over our feelings. This is the core theory for cognitive ...

Three out of four children diagnosed with ADHD are put on medications even though research has found behavioral therapy to be effective. But health insurance coverage of the treatment can vary, and ...