Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments don’t eliminate this common mental health condition, but rather aim to reduce symptoms and improve an individual’s functioning, per the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Typically, individuals with ADHD benefit from psychotherapy, medication or education surrounding ADHD, or a combination of all three. One emerging area of research is the efficacy of certain vitamins and minerals for easing ADHD symptoms. Learn more below from experts and scientific studies on the efficacy of certain supplements for the treatment of ADHD, including whether they’re effective and safe.

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. In India, the prevalence of ADHD has been on the rise, with approximately 11% of school-going children estimated to be affected by this condition, as per the Indian Journal of Psychiatry

Difficulties in perceiving time are also a key deficit in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to ADHD expert Sharon Saline, many kids with ADHD struggle to feel time as it passes and have to be assisted to see it move. Analogue clocks show this to them.

Setting boundaries with relatives who are committed to misunderstanding your child’s ADHD is necessary to protect your family — and your joy. Here, find scripts for setting limits, ideas for approaching family get-togethers, and what to do if relatives cross your boundaries.

Eating disorders have among the highest mortality rate for any mental illness, but stigma and shame often keep people from seeking help. In this Q&A with ADDitude, Dr. Dena Cabrera discusses what defines an eating disorder, underlying causes including ADHD, the impact of social media, how to address concerns with a tween or teen, and more.

It can be either a surprise or validation to discover your adult child is neurodivergent; here are ways to support them moving forward

The ADHD & Women Podcast features Dr. Sharon Saline

“Dr. Saline and I talk about how her interest in ADHD as a psychologist was sparked by her own neurodivergent family. We also talk about inattentive type ADHD in childhood and why so many kids — both boys and girls — with inattentive ADHD end up overlooked and ultimately diagnosed with depression and anxiety instead of ADHD. We also talk about the adult diagnosis experience and the best ways for you and your doctor to determine whether you have ADHD as opposed to possibly another situational struggle.”