At the mention of ADHD, what comes to mind? It could be the constant movement and fidgeting or the inability to stay focused and pay attention. Those symptoms form a core part of ADHD. But there’s so much more to …
There’s a growing awareness about ADHD and its symptoms, and because of this, many more adults have received diagnosis and treatment. The increased exposure has many people wondering if ADHD is overdiagnosed. Maybe you’re concerned whether you got the right …
Making small talk can feel dreadful. You might feel like you’re wasting time talking about topics no one cares about just to be polite. Or perhaps your conversations are awkward because you don’t know when or how to jump in. …
Have you recently noticed symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? If you’re concerned that you have ADHD, the good news is that it’s never too late to get reviewed or diagnosed for it, even as an adult. Around 3.1% of adults …
Imagine if traffic lights skipped yellow and went straight from green to red without warning – driving under these conditions would be very stressful. If you have ADHD, handling your emotions might feel a bit like this. You may be …
Do you wake up with your mental battery already drained? Even with long hours of sleep and shots of caffeine, you don’t have the energy to get the ball rolling. There’s a nagging itch to keep your mind occupied, which …
Picture yourself treading water in the ocean. The surface is calm and sparkling in the sun, but you can feel strong currents pulling at you. To those watching, keeping your head above water looks effortless. But beneath the surface, your …
About 5.4% of adult males, or 1 in 20 men, are diagnosed with ADHD.[1] Compared to women, men with ADHD are more likely to be diagnosed and treated. However, many men with this disorder still face career and relationship challenges. …
The prevalence of symptomatic adult ADHD has been estimated at 6.76% in recent years, equating to about 366 million adults affected worldwide.[1] That’s a significant number of people, and it’s part of what motivates ADDA to reach out and help …
“Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment?” – Harvey Blume Humans are wildly diverse, and …