Despite growing awareness, myths about ADHD still dominate the public conversation—especially when it comes to adults. In this evidence-based session, Dr. Stephen Faraone, one of the world’s leading ADHD researchers, will explore what decades of science actually tell us about ADHD across the lifespan. From genetics and brain imaging to treatment outcomes, he’ll walk us through key research findings that validate ADHD as a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition—and debunk common misconceptions along the way. Participants will leave with a clearer, fact-based understanding of ADHD and why biology matters when it comes to both diagnosis and care.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how genetic studies have demonstrated ADHD to be a highly heritable neurodevelopmental condition
- Recognize the structural and functional brain differences identified in people with ADHD through neuroimaging research
- Learn how stimulant and non-stimulant medications impact brain circuits and reduce ADHD symptoms and associated impairments across the lifespan
Who: Stephen V. Faraone, Ph.D.
Biography
Stephen Faraone is a Distinguished Professor in the Psychiatry and Neuroscience & Physiology departments at Upstate Medical University. He is also Senior Scientific Advisor to the Research Program in Pediatric Psychopharmacology at Mass General and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Steve is Program Director for two educational websites adhdinadults.com and ADHDevidence.org and is President of the World Federation for ADHD.
His research focuses on the nature and causes of mental disorders in childhood, with ongoing studies in psychiatric genetics and psychopharmacology, currently emphasizing machine learning approaches.
He is ranked as a highly cited researcher in the top 0.01% of scientists across all fields and in 2025 ScholarGPS listed him as the #1 scholar for ADHD worldwide.
Find Stephen’s Website Here: www.ADHDevidence.org
Discover Stephen’s Book
Navigating ADHD Care: A Practical Guide for Adults
Life with Adult ADHD often feels like managing chaos without a roadmap— as if you are spinning plates while someone keeps throwing more into the mix. You’ve probably been juggling challenges for years, wondering why things feel so much harder than they should. Here’s the good news: with the right care, things can get much better. Proceeds from the sale of this book are used to support www.ADHDevidence.org.
Get Your Copy Here: https://amzn.to/4io5nVl
Stephen’s Workshop
Evidence Based ADHD Information
ADHDinAdults:To educate the public and health professionals about ADHD in Adults. Evidence-based information. Fact, not rumors. Learn with us here, online. ADHDevidenceProject: Get to know ADHD a fact-based approach
The ADHD Evidence Project seeks to improve the lives of people with ADHD by curating, disseminating, and promoting scientifically researched and evidence-based conclusions about the disorder to patients, families, and clinicians.
Find Stephen’ Workshop Here: adhdinadults.com and www.ADHDevidence.org
