Shockingly Low Rates of Diagnosis and Treatment for Older Adults with ADHD
A large new research study shows older adults with elevated symptoms of ADHD are not being diagnosed or treated for the condition.
The Start of Stopping Chronic Procrastination
Adults with ADHD often struggle with chronic procrastination. Understanding how and why you procrastinate is key to creating a personal coping strategy.
Work Smart at Home with ADHD
Here are tips and strategies to make working from home easier and more productive if you have ADHD – during the pandemic and beyond.
Make Working at Home with ADHD Work for You
Have ADHD and find yourself working at home because of COVID-19? Here are strategies to help you stay focused and productive.
Could a Modified DSM Offer More Accurate Diagnosis of Adult ADHD?
New research is demonstrating that a revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersobserved (DSM) criteria might yield more accurate diagnoses of adult ADHD.
Creating a Stronger Adult ADHD Relationship
Relationships in which one partner has ADHD often run into trouble. If this is the case for your relationship, here are some things to watch out for and strategies you can use to improve things.
ADHD After 50
Today, research has shown that ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood and throughout one’s lifetime. Here are some of the characteristics and treatment options available to older adults with ADHD.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Perfection
A surprising number of people with ADHD also struggle with perfectionism. It can get in the way of your relationships and getting things done. If you have ADHD, here are some tips you can use to avoid falling into the trap of perfectionism.
ADHD and Chronic Pain
A number of studies over the past several years have suggested that certain types of chronic pain and ADHD may be highly correlated. The good news is there is some indication that medications and cognitive behavioral therapy used as part of an ADHD treatment plan may also provide relief for chronic pain symptoms.
Diagnoses of Adult ADHD Are on the Rise
A new study shows there is a significant rise in the diagnosis of ADHD in adults. It confirms a growing recognition in the medical community that ADHD is not a condition that individuals necessarily grow out of when they become adults. The implications are significant as a diagnosis of adult ADHD is linked to a near 13-year reduction of estimated life expectancy.