Before stimulant drugs such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall began their rise to popularity in the 1970s, treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focused on behavioral therapy.

Young children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder often receive medication just after being diagnosed, which contravenes treatment guidelines endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, ...

This graph visualizes how the trials included in the meta-analysis compared the effectiveness of different treatment strategies. The width of the lines connecting each treatment reflects the number of ...

A comprehensive meta-analysis of 43 trials reveals that organizational strategies, third-wave therapy, and problem-solving techniques are among the most effective cognitive-behavioral therapy ...

Three out of four children diagnosed with ADHD are put on medications even though research has found behavioral therapy to be effective. But health insurance coverage of the treatment can vary, and ...

Are you or your loved one struggling with the overwhelming effects of trauma, PTSD, or substance abuse? Perhaps your child is facing challenges with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, or behavioral ...

New research on ADHD and autism reveals a hidden neurotype with real advantages.

Research has proven that by identifying our distorted thoughts and beliefs, we can have better control over thoughts, thus better control over our feelings. This is the core theory for cognitive ...

A new study from Johns Hopkins suggests that video games could offer real mental health benefits for children and teens.

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children and adults.