In a day and age of a lot of misinformation, it's easy to get facts confused about even easily identified medical conditions. Mental health disorders can be especially murky as some people ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning ...

The causes of ADHD are not fully understood. As with other mental health and behavioral disorders, genes likely play a role, but recent research also implicates exposure to environmental toxins such ...

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults was associated with a 7-year reduction in life expectancy, on average, compared to the ...

Stimulants and atomoxetine are the only effective interventions to reduce short-term adult ADHD symptoms, yet show limited evidence for long-term outcomes and quality of life improvements, according ...

"We found among individuals diagnosed with ADHD, ADHD medication was significantly associated with lower mortality during a 2-year and 5-year follow-up period." — Lin Li, PhD, Department of Medical ...

“Doctor, I have been to four psychiatrists during the past 10 years and have tried everything. They tell me I’m depressed or bipolar. The meds always just make me feel worse. I was in therapy for six ...

Why we still don’t know what causes ADHD - Diagnosing ADHD is complicated and so are the genetics behind it ...