Support & Stories
From Self-Loathing to Self-Discovery: How a Late Diagnosis Changed My Life
I discovered my ADHD by accident, and I couldn’t be happier for it. Here’s how my late diagnosis...
Emotions & Shame
Self-Sabotage and ADHD: Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?
Are you sometimes your own worst enemy? Don’t worry, you can tell us. (No shame here.) And we’ll tell...
ADHD in Women
Turning Regret Into Reset After an ADHD Diagnosis
Getting an ADHD diagnosis in middle age can spur a life-changing journey toward acceptance for many...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Gut-Brain Axis Could Accelerate Autism Understanding
“Future research on the gut-brain axis may unlock autism diagnosis, potentially guiding symptom...
Ask the Experts
Lifestyle Factors That Impact ADHD Symptoms
“Is ADHD medication safe?” Expert answers to your most pressing questions about managing ADH...
Teens with ADHD
Q: “Should I Stop My ADHD Teen from Hanging Out with ‘Bad’ Friends?”
Worried about peer pressure and your teen’s ADHD impulsivity colliding? Concerned about your teen’s...
School Behavior
A New Behavioral Intervention for ADHD in the Classroom
The Life Course Model supports students with ADHD with evidence-based behavioral interventions and...
School Advocacy
How to Advocate for Better Teacher Training on ADHD
You can improve the way neurodivergent students are taught in the classroom by lobbying for...
The Decision to Medicate
“Should I Take ADHD Medication?” What ADDitude Readers Say
ADHD medication is a game-changer for many adults and children diagnosed with the condition. Hear...
ADHD Medications
“How Do I Choose the Right Medication for ADHD?”
“There are basic parameters to prescribing ADHD meds, but patients’ responses are unpredictable. So,...
Stimulants
Who’s Afraid of ADHD Stimulants?
First-line medications used to treat ADHD are among the most rigorously studied, with decades of...
Eating Disorders
How ADHD and Eating Disorders Overlap
Kids with ADHD are three times more likely than their neurotypical peers to develop an eating...
The ADHD Brain
Bullying Trauma & the Healing Power of the Brain
Research shows that bullying can harm a child’s brain. However, healing from bullying is possible....
ADDitude for Professionals
Racial Disparities in ADHD Care: How Clinicians Can Better Serve Patients
Awareness of often-unseen factors — from implicit bias to communication differences — can help...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Brain Scans Alone Can’t Diagnose ADHD
“While brain scans offer insights into brain function, they are not precise or consistent enough to...