AuDHD is a grassroots term that arose from the neurodivergent community—largely through usage in social media—as a means to identify, learn about, and advocate for people who have both autism and ADHD.... Read more »
I sat in the Boston University library, on the fourth floor, and I counted out the M&Ms—10 of them—placing them on a piece of paper in the corner of the desk. I... Read more »
Recent research shows stimulant attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may boost alertness and motivation more than attention. Learn what this means for sleep, learning, and daily life. For decades, stimulant medications have been... Read more »
When people think about ADHD, they often picture distractibility, hyperactivity, disorganization, or trouble focusing. What is discussed far less often is the exhaustion that can come with constantly trying to keep up.... Read more »
Psychology is shifting its focus from the deficits of ADHD to the positive experiences of those living with it. A new multi-sample validation study sought to measure these positive personal attitudes objectively.... Read more »
A major scientific analysis reveals why ADHD and anxiety constantly intertwine in the adult brain. This comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis recently investigated the psychological intersection between the two conditions. The massive... Read more »
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a term that’s gained a lot of traction online, often used to describe an extreme emotional reaction to perceived rejection, criticism, or failure. For many ADHDers, it’s... Read more »
Researchers recently conducted a comprehensive thematic synthesis. This specific methodology allowed them to pool qualitative data from 21 separate empirical studies involving 397 adults globally. By systematically gathering first-hand testimonies, the research... Read more »
ADHD may significantly alters interpersonal dynamics, though it does not inherently ruin human relationships. Neurocognitive differences can cause predictable patterns of friction in relationships but deep understanding and structured communication frequently mitigate... Read more »
People with ADHD may experience challenges with task switching, which is the cognitive process of shifting attention from one activity to an entirely different one. This can stem directly from differences in... Read more »