You're not lazy. Your ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance. Discover why necessity doesn't motivate you—and the tricks that actually do.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work differently than believed.

For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was marked by loud, restless boys who couldn’t sit quietly in class. Girls and women were rarely present in that photograph.

Task paralysis is believed to be related to sensory overload, and generally looks like “over-analyzing, the inability to get started on a project, trouble making decisions and feeling unable to sort out details,” according to Dr. Cynthia Seng, a psychiatrist at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Adult Behavioral Health.

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder. It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a spike in diagnoses in women, a new picture is emerging of how the disorder really works.

People with ADHD have a more difficult time tempering emotions, so intense feelings of excitement, anxiety, stress, or fear can lead to one-sided conversations and a lot of frustration. In those moments, it becomes hard to slow down and regain balance in the conversation.

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Key Takeaways: ADHD and menopause symptoms can overlap, and one condition might exacerbate the other. Fluctuating

These 7 strategies can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder overcome compulsive smartphone use.

Taking paracetamol, known as Tylenol ‌in ​the U.S., during pregnancy is safe, ‌a group of European researchers have said, after compiling data in response to ​U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of a link to autism last year.