New research shows the massive gap between those with ADHD and the number of people who are prescribed the medicine that can help.
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Neurodivergent employees can have specific needs. Inclusion in the workplace means businesses and employers need to consider differences that may not be visible to outsiders.
Parenting with ADHD presents unique challenges but also strengths. By using strategies for managing ADHD, and seeking resources when needed, parents can create a positive and fulfilling family life.
ADHD is a lifelong condition. But a person’s ability to cope – and the demands on their attention – can change over time.
Exercising and socialising with friends may be the best kinds of activities to put on your ‘dopamine menu’.
Stimulants are first-line drugs for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. But how do they actually work?
Experts examine the five questions they commonly hear from women and girls about their hormones and ADHD symptoms.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a considerable role in the uptick of adults being treated for ADHD. But more data is needed to determine whether the trends will continue.
For some people, successful treatment of co-existing ADHD may be the best way of getting relief from chronic anxiety.
One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.
If you think you have ADHD, getting a diagnosis can be a long, frustrating and often expensive process. But it can give you access to treatments and change how you see yourself.
This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode published on May 12 2022.
Although medication and therapy can be effective treatments for ADHD, they’re not the only way to manage the disorder or its symptoms. Creating a daily routine is critical too.
Handling adult ADHD is difficult, but today, there are more evidence-based interventions than ever.
Not having the proper diagnosis as a child can have a serious impact on mental health in adulthood.
By adulthood, ADHD symptoms may be more internalised but they can also cause grown up problems.
Around 2.5% of adults are thought to live with ADHD.
After a year of COVID-19 lockdowns, lack of focus, irritability and restlessness don’t necessarily point to an ADHD diagnosis. Consider some of these common causes of these symptoms, and ways to cope.
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Psychologist and Research Associate in the Department of Paediatrics, Monash University
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Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience, Director of Research, Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University
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Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Washington
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of the West of Scotland
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