We are all distracted by our smartphones probably more than we’d like to admit — social media is just full of mindless entertainment! Hours can go by in the blink of an eye. This can happen to anyone, and this also holds true for adults with ADHD. While apps won’t…Read more
6 ADHD Resources for Adults
There are several websites and organizations focused on helping children and their parents cope with childhood ADHD, but what about the adults? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, about 4 percent of the adult US population has ADHD, but less than 20 percent of these … Read more about 6 ADHD Resources for Adults
Is It ADHD? Other Attention Problems
At home or in the classroom, it’s easy to classify persistent lack of focus or not paying attention as ADHD. We hear about it all the time, and it’s become a bit of a cultural assumption, but is that always accurate? While ADHD is absolutely a widespread mental health issue, it’s entirely … Read more about Is It ADHD? Other Attention Problems
ADD vs ADHD: What’s the difference?
The short answer: they’re the same thing. It’s a little more complicated than that, of course. Essentially, ADD and ADHD are versions of the same condition. Attention-Deficit Disorder, or ADD, is a bit dated and used to refer to the symptoms that had to do with listening and managing … Read more about ADD vs ADHD: What’s the difference?