#ADHD

Excessive sugar consumption may stimulate impulsive behaviors, ranging from ADHD to bipolar disorder and aggression.

Children who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety, depression and ADHD.

Treatment with Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin or Concerta is more likely to trigger mental health problems in teens and young adults with ADHD.

A mom’s race may drive differences in ratings reported for symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in kids.

New research counters previous findings that implied that pets promote better physical and mental health in children.

Kaylee Rodgers has autism and ADHD, but singing has helped her build up her confidence.

Using antipsychotics to treat ADHD is not even approved by the FDA, yet doctors across the U.S. are continuing to hand out prescriptions.

There are millions of people who eat uncontrollably and then feel overcome by guilt and shame.

Pregnant mothers dealing with depression may have a difficult choice to make.

Scientists have discovered that autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schizophrenia all have a common genetic link.

The psychostimulant drug Ritalin (methylfenidate) does more than increase a person’s ability to focus—it also boosts learning Now resear...

Nearly 8 times as likely as kids without bipolar parents to develop ADHD and six times more likely to develop two or more mental disorders