You're not lazy. Your ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance. Discover why necessity doesn't motivate you—and the tricks that actually do.

The stimulants Ritalin and Adderall have been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for decades, but research shows they don’t act on the brain’s attention circuitry as had long been assumed.

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work differently than believed.

For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was marked by loud, restless boys who couldn’t sit quietly in class. Girls and women were rarely present in that photograph.

Scientists are mapping the characteristics that adults with ADHD share—and revealing new coping strategies for people living with the disorder. It used to be associated with young boys. Now, with a spike in diagnoses in women, a new picture is emerging of how the disorder really works.

New research suggests that recognizing ADHD-related strengths like creativity and hyperfocus may improve mental health and well-being.

Impulsivity, or acting before thinking, is a well-known ADHD symptom. It can cause people to interrupt, blurt out ideas, shift the topic abruptly, or forget to validate the other person’s thoughts. These impulsive behaviors can happen more frequently when driven by strong emotions.

These 7 strategies can help adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder overcome compulsive smartphone use.