Meditation for ADHD
Learn how to use mindful meditation to better control ADHD symptoms of impulsivity, distractibility, anxiety, and executive function overload.
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Adult Blogs
“Don’t Wait 20 Years to Practice Mindfulness”
“I wrongly thought mindfulness meant spending 30 or more minutes a day thinking about nothing. This i...
Guest Blogs
“How I Learned to Meditate (Even Though I Can’t Sit Still)”
I always thought meditation was only for the zen, those preternaturally calm people with altars in...
Guest Blogs
What, Me Worry?!
Attention deficit left me buzzing and in constant motion — but a regular practice of meditation...
Positive Parenting
How Everyday Mindfulness Can Make You a Better Parent
You don’t have to sit, chant “om,” or do anything out of the ordinary to achieve a more resilient,...
ADHD Apps & Tools
Apps Ahoy! 5 for Building a Better, Happier, Calmer You
ADDitude highlights some of the iOS and Android apps that promise to help you build better habits,...
Stress & Anxiety
Keep Calm and Breathe Om: 7 ADHD Relaxation Techniques
ADHD symptoms can trigger stress at work, at home, during the commute, at the PTA meeting... well,...
Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD
Reader Favorite Non-Medical Therapies
ADDitude asked: Which non-medical therapy works best to control ADHD symptoms? Here, find 5 great...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
10 Supplements and Vitamins for Brain Health
Can supplements — vitamins, minerals, and herbs — augment ADHD medication to help relieve symptoms...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
What You Need to Know About ADHD's 'Natural Remedies'
Omega-3 fatty acids. Behavior therapy. Zinc. Brain training. High-protein, low-sugar foods. Medical...
Brain Training
Brain Training for ADHD: What Is It? Does It Work?
Unsure what constitutes ADHD brain training? You’re not alone — this alternative treatment means...
Vitamins & Minerals
6 Essential, Natural Supplements That Benefit Most Brains
Zinc for impulsivity. Omega-3s for concentration. Iron for better behavior. Plus three more natural...
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
Why Sugar is Kryptonite for ADHD Brains
Does an ADHD diet work? Yes, following an ADHD nutrition plan rich in protein and vitamins can help...
Brain Training
10 Best Brain Training Programs for Children with ADHD
These innovative brain training programs and apps can improve your child's behavior and sharpen her...
Vitamins & Minerals
10 Foods (and Supplements and Vitamins!) to Build Strong Brains
Medication improves ADHD symptoms in most people, however some individuals seek out natural...
Natural Approaches to Managing ADHD
Homeopathic Approaches Proven Ineffective for ADHD
Do homeopathic remedies have the science to back up their claims of ADHD efficacy? The research says...