Attention-deficit disorder, known commonly as ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders. According to The American Psychiatric Association, it’s estimated that 2.5 percent of adults have ADHD.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic mental disorder that disrupts one’s ability to manage their emotions and actions. This disorder can be ...

When I tell people I’ve been diagnosed with inattentive Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, I’m faced with – by and large – two reactions. First, a complete lack of surprise. A ...

“My brain is an overstuffed garbage can the lid doesn’t stay on, and stuff is falling out all over the floor.” This is how my son describes what it is like to have inattentive-type ADHD. But wait a ...

There are two groups of medications a doctor may prescribe for a child with ADHD. These include stimulants and nonstimulants. A doctor may recommend a combination of medications and behavioral ...