ADHD Highlights

David L. Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Centre, talks about how he developed a school program, and released it into the public domain, called Activity Burst in the Classroom (ABC) that helps restless children release their energies.

Dr. Stephen Hinshaw explains the stigma about girls with ADHD.

Learn about the early symptoms commonly associated with ADD and ADHD.

For those with ADHD the transition from the structured routine of school to more unstructured summer activities can be a challenge. It is important to plan ahead for the summer and maintain structure in the day.

What is the difference between ADD and ADHD? What are the treatment options for both conditions in children? Dr. John Walkup, MD, of Johns Hopkins hospital, provides answers in this video.

ADHD is a mental disorder that becomes apparent when a person shows difficulty controlling his or her behavior.

It is reported that 5.2 million children between the ages of 3 and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with 8 million adults. More children are diagnosed each year with ADHD, leading doctors to prescribe drugs like Ritalin or Adderall to increase their focus and attention .

Dr. Katz shares what women should know about Ritalin and the increase in ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

This health video focuses on ways to manage ADD without the use of medication.

A special type of video game that combines brainwave monitoring and biofeedback is showing that it can improve attention and concentration in children with ADHD

Millions of kids are diagnosed with ADD. What if more than half of these kids were suffering from poor vision instead? This story may have parents sprinting to their doctor's office.

In this video Dr. Jack Naglieri discusses the challenges people with ADHD face.

New Treatment for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; the first non-stimulant medication available in Canada.

What are the affects of alcohol on individuals who suffer from ADD (attention defecit disorder) and ADHD? How does alcohol interact with medications prescribed for these conditions? Find out more in this video.