For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates ...

A new study proved ADHD stimulants do not improve attention but stimulate other parts of the brain. If children don't obtain ...

A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature of their condition, independent of their attentional behaviors. In ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that stimulant and non-stimulant medications prescribed for ADHD improve long-term cognitive function in people with the condition. Anastasiia Sienotova/Getty ...

"Cognitive restructuring" isn't as culturally popular as its therapy-speak peers, like "toxic" and "gaslighting," but it's a powerful tool pros use to help people adjust their thoughts. Though it's ...

Welcome back to our executive function series. Executive function skills are brain-based abilities that help us complete tasks in our daily lives. For those with ADHD, these skills can range from ...

Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin appear to help children with ADHD by activating brain areas involved in alertness and ...