New research suggests that prescription stimulants for ADHD don't actually improve attention directly. They work on different pathways in the brain that support attention. .

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

In a recent study, people with ADHD were more likely to strongly identify with 10 character strengths, including creativity ...

Last year at least 4,000 prescriptions for ADHD medication were issued by private clinics to people in Northern Ireland, up ...

Attention disorders such as ADHD arise when the brain struggles to separate important signals from irrelevant noise. At any ...

There is no scientific evidence base for routine use of multiple psychiatric drugs, particularly for children.

A new NHS service providing high-quality, accessible ADHD assessment and treatment for adults has been launched In Leeds.

The prevalence of 'sickfluencers' - such as the male TikToker pictured - is thought to be partly responsible for the rise in ...

Research led by the University of Cambridge suggests that one in two individuals arrested and detained in London may have ...

A largescale, comprehensive study has found that individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk of being convicted of crimes compared to those without ADHD, and ...

Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood . My recent research points to a possible explanation for this.Author ...

The study showed that neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD and autism, are overrepresented within prison ...