Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects the way the brain functions.

SaveHealth reports ADHD is a complex, lifelong condition affecting focus and impulse control, often needing a mix of ...

Having ADHD can lead to adults becoming distracted by other things, instead of concentrating on the task at hand. “They may be easily distracted by external stimuli,” says Mashru.

Many people associate ADHD with childhood — but experts say this isn’t the case as they try to raise awareness around the disorder in adults.

The number of prescriptions for stimulants written for adults is increasing. Stimulant use disorder is also rising.

ADHD is the same condition in children and adults, but it can present differently in grown-ups, says Joshua M. Langberg, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist in the Rutgers Graduate School of ...

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) consistently score lower on happiness and quality of life ...

Many adult ADHD studies may be built on shaky diagnoses—sometimes made by non-experts or not verified at all—casting doubt on ...

Untreated ADHD can have long-term consequences for people’s lives, he said. Young people face a higher likelihood of academic underachievement, dropping out of high school, and not finishing college.

Not all adults with ADHD symptoms received an ADHD diagnosis during childhood. Retrospective and prospective studies have found that many adults with symptoms of ADHD did not meet the diagnostic ...