Minneapolis St. Paul Mental Health Blog

Many young children aged 2 to 5 are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

..and its prevalence has risen by 40% in the last decade.

This excerpt explores the influence of work on young adults’ ADHD symptoms through interviews.

So, how does work environment play a role in understanding the realities of having ADHD?

Children with uncorrectable vision problems are almost twice as likely to receive a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than children with normal vision, according to a retrospective study from researchers at the University of Birmingham, Alabama, School of Medicine.

ADHD continues to be a challenge for many children, and that can lead to tougher times ahead into adulthood.

As of 2011, approximately 11% of US children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and that number continues to grow.

Additionally, it is estimated that the disorder will persist into adulthood in 50% to 60% of affected individuals.

Getting to the root cause and understanding proper diagnosis involve the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity as core features of...

Helping children with ADHD | Although many children are considered inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive.

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater disadvantage, potentially due to an inability to differentiate decisions that will provide better rewards.

Children with ADHD often fidget, but new research suggests this may actually help them focus on the task at hand.