This is a follow-up to a previous post on adult ADHD and rejection sensitivity (RS), the overwhelming emotional reactivity and even shutdown at perceived slights and criticisms. 1 This post focuses on ...
The various COVID-19 restrictions, the still-developing resurgence plans, and the as-yet uncertain future plans for work, school, and other facets of life have shaken up our lives like a snow globe.
James Carville, the political analyst, didn't know he had ADHD until he was in his late 50s. That's not unusual. It's estimated that adult ADHD affects more than 8 million folks in the U.S. and up to ...
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
DETROIT – I had a talk with my sister a few months ago and she mentioned how she felt broken. As if parts of her life were out of control and unorganized. And no matter what she tried – she couldn’t ...
While doctors generally consider attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during childhood, adults still have the chance of being diagnosed with ...
Your brain, like a surly movie critic or a high school clique, specializes in rejection. The chief rejecter is the brain’s decision-making center in the prefrontal cortex, just behind your forehead.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the U.S., affecting an estimated 6% of adults and nearly ...
A report from the CDC calls attention to telehealth's role in treatment and how ADHD has shifted from a childhood-only problem. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health ...
For the roughly 10 million adults and six million children in the U.S. diagnosed with ADHD, getting a prescription filled with the exact medication ordered by a physician is a challenge. The FDA first ...
With everything there is to juggle in life, it’s easy to assume that everyone experiences that sinking-in-quicksand feeling as they navigate another busy day. But if you find this feeling is paired ...
Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the fact that “Wife Problem” (How can I get my wife to be more helpful with household tasks?) should be assessed for ADHD. Thank you all so much for your input ...