ADHD Therapies
Trump Cut $1 Billion in Mental Health Services for Students. ADDitude Readers Responded.
Recently, the Trump administration abruptly terminated $1 billion in funding for the...
Caregiver Blogs
“5 Ways to Infuse Positivity Into Your Child’s Day”
“Lift your child’s spirits (and your own!) with these feel-good, strengths-focused tips...
Parenting Products
“If You Only Read One ADHD Parenting Book, I Would Recommend…”
Amazon is flooded with parenting advice books that are no help at all (or even...
Adult Blogs
“4 Ways to Harness the Soothing Power of Music”
"In my clinical experience as a music therapist, I’ve seen how music and other sensory...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
NIH Autism Database Sparks Concern of Privacy Violations, Discrimination
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is collecting Americans’ health data through the...
Adult Blogs
“As Inclusion Disappears, My Mask Reappears”
“As DEI programs fade and inclusion efforts stall, many of us feel a familiar pressure...
ADDitude for Professionals
How to Change a Woman’s Life in 30 Seconds
One in four women is a survivor of intimate partner violence, yet many victims of...
Oppositional Behavior
A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Pathological Demand Avoidance
These mindset shifts have helped us understand pathological demand avoidance (PDA) and...
Oppositional Behavior
“A Day in the Life of My Defiant Child”
ADDitude parents share how the behavior of their defiant children affects their family...
ADHD News & Research
ADHD-Obesity Link Weakens in Big Cities: New Research
Living in a large city offers more opportunities for physical activity and better access...
ADHD News & Research
Sex Hormones in Women Impact ADHD Symptoms, Medication Efficacy: Study
Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels influence inattention, impulsivity, and...
Behavior & Discipline
How to Trade Your Teen’s Lies for Trust
Poor impulse control can lead teens with ADHD to engage in questionable or risky actions...
Guest Blogs
“We Do the Work. Outside. And Sometimes It Rains.”
“As we sat in coats under umbrellas during the rainy season, I repeatedly asked my...
Guest Blogs
3 Takeaways for the ADHD Community
The MAHA Report increases ADHD stigma by claiming the condition is overdiagnosed and...
Guest Blogs
ADHD Subreddit Censors ADDitude Information, Links
Moderators of the ADHD subreddit have blocked any mention of or link to ADDitude,...
Managing Treatment
Treating the Hidden Complexities of ADHD
ADHD often coexists with other conditions, complicating treatment efforts. Learn about...
Mental Health & ADHD Comorbidities
ADHD and Schizophrenia: Decoding the Connection
Understand overlapping symptoms, risk factors, and treatment approaches for this rare,...
How Should I Treat My Child's ADHD?
Closing the ADHD Care Gap
Many Black children diagnosed with ADHD go without mental health services. Here’s a...
ADHD News & Research
Music Therapy Paired with Mindfulness Exercises Reduces ADHD Symptoms: New Studies
Music therapy plus mindfulness meditation exercises may reduce ADHD, depression, and...
Behavioral Therapy
6 Behavioral Parent Training Programs for ADHD Families
Behavioral parent training (BPT) programs uses evidence-based interventions to help...