THURSDAY, July 12, 2018 — Young athletes with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might be at higher risk of developing depression and
Read more
ADHD rating scale: Checklists, symptoms, and diagnosis
When responding to the rating scale questions, most people will only be able to base their observations on how the
Read more
ADHD and sexuality: Effects, dysfunction, sex drive, and more
These markers are not used to make a diagnosis, and they may be due to the disorder itself or develop
Read more
I’m 17 and I’ve been taking ADHD medication for years, but I only take it on school days. Is that ok? Sometimes I feel stressed out and emotional when I don’t take it. Should I take it every day?
Many people take medication to help them with their ADHD symptoms. Some people take the medicine once a day or
Read more
I can’t sit still sometimes. I move the same way over and over again, like a character in a video game. What is this and how do I stop it?
“Akathisia” is the medical word that describes a person who has motor restlessness and as a result, there is a
Read more
Can ADHD medicine affect my sleeping? How?
Most (but not all) ADHD medications are stimulants – that is, they stimulate the nervous system to help people focus.
Read more