At ADHD Online, we are proud to see Olympic athletes lead the way to a culture that values mental health. It’s okay to take breaks and say no to the things that jeopardize your well-being and, as Simone Biles has shown us, there’s never an unacceptable place or time to put your mental health first.
Tips for Working from Home with ADHD Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have adopted work-from-home policies, allowing employees the flexibility to work remotely. While the country has made progress on returning to normal, many will still have the option to work from. According to a 2020 study on…
By: Raafia Muhammad, MD, MPH Summer Break: A Break from Routine. For families with a child with ADHD, the unstructured summer months can be chaotic. The variability in day-to-day activities, the frustration of not knowing what to do with free time, or learning how to tackle various situations can be…
Holy smokes! That was my reaction after seeing Elon Musk give his Saturday Night Live monologue during his hotly anticipated hosting gig. “I’m making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL. Or at least the first to admit it.” For those of us in the behavioral…
ADHD is known for its expansive list of symptoms. Depending on the day, you might find yourself fighting a few additional battles when your ADHD kicks in. Fortunately, there are some truly small and manageable changes that you can make when it comes to influencing your ADHD for the better.…
October 2020 – ADHD Awareness Month Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects about ten percent of children and around five percent of adults in the United States. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed neurodiversity in children that challenges a child to learn, stay organized, control impulses,…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that impacts children and adults around the world. Surprisingly, doctors have not been diagnosing it for long, and it can be easily misunderstood. This means that there are children and adults who are living with ADHD, a condition that can greatly…
You probably have heard that cats, dogs, and pets, in general, can bring not only companionship but emotional and mental support to adults and children with ADHD. Studies have shown that owning a pet can result in lower cholesterol, decreased levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, resulting in an overall…
A new school year is starting! Many students and families are eager for classes to start. We’ve assembled a list of recommended time management and productivity tips from our community to help students with ADHD as they start school again. The power of a planner. A planner is key for…
Time management is difficult for everyone at this moment, with so many things to think about and new circumstances in which we find ourselves. However, it can be especially challenging for those with ADHD. Here are several strategies experts recommend for helping you manage your time and concentrate on your…