Your son is seven—or 10—or 15. He has ADHD and related issues. His social, emotional, and executive functions have not developed intuitively. He has difficulty relating to others, never quite understanding their thoughts, feelings, sense of humor, or intentions. He… Read the rest
Nutritional psychiatry is a growing field that focuses on the importance of essential nutrients in treating mental health conditions, including ADHD. James M. Greenblatt, MD, a specialist in integrative medicine for ADHD and author of Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural… Read the rest
Dr. John J. Ratey, psychiatrist and world renowned authority on the effects of exercise on the brain, advises families of children with ADHD to think of exercise as medication for optimizing intellectual reasoning, increasing attention, and improving mood. For both… Read the rest
Looking to inspire your child with ADHD? Check out ADDitude magazine’s Famous People with ADHD for a veritable “Who’s Who” of stars from all walks of life with the condition. Included in the list are:
Simone Biles, Olympic gold medalist… Read the rest
In recent years much has been made of the importance of sleep to the health and well-being of school-age kids. But a new study, focusing solely on teens with ADHD, makes it clear that for these kids a good night’s… Read the rest
