Complementary Approaches to Managing ADHD
Complementary approaches for managing ADHD symptoms span diet and nutrition, vitamins and supplements, exercise, therapy, and mindful meditation. Here, learn which approaches are science based, and which are not.
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ADHD Therapies
Get Unstuck, Untriggered, Unashamed with DBT
A type of cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT helps people with ADHD to control emotions, strengthen...
Complementary Approaches to Managing ADHD
5 Foundational Habits That Benefit ADHD Brains
Regardless of whether your treatment plan includes medication, these five foundational habits may...
Vitamins & Minerals
Melatonin, Omega 3 & Dietary Supplements: ADHD Hype or Help?
Can melatonin, omega-3, dietary supplements, vitamins, and minerals improve adult ADHD symptoms? Two...
Complementary Approaches to Managing ADHD
Build Your Muscles, Build Your Brain
Exercise and learning go hand in hand. Physical activity not only facilitates the birth of new brain...
Free Treatment Downloads
2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments
An exclusive survey of 11,000 ADDitude readers reveals the ADHD treatments they recommend most,...
ADHD Therapies
Stop Worrying and Start Living with ACT Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — known as "ACT" — is a unique form of therapy that helps those...
Meditation for ADHD
How Deep Breathing Opens Up the ADHD Brain
Studies suggest that rhythmic, deep breathing exercises can balance the autonomic nervous system,...
Vitamins & Minerals
6 Natural Supplements That Benefit Most Brains
Can zinc, omega-3s, iron and other supplements improve ADHD symptoms? Learn what researchers have...
Complementary Approaches to Managing ADHD
Gamified Interventions for ADHD: Wearables, Digital Therapeutics
ADHD wearables and digital therapeutics may provide new ways to manage symptoms. My practice in St....
Natural Treatments
How to Practice Mindfulness for Emotional Resilience
Mindfulness practice builds emotional awareness and resilience, reduces stress, and quiets racing...
What Causes ADHD?
Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do
What causes ADHD? Biological, genetic, and environmental factors — including prenatal and early life...
ADHD News & Research
Study: ADHD Traits in Childhood May Predict Poor Physical Health Later
ADHD traits in childhood may predict and even invite physical health problems, disabilities, and...
ADHD News & Research
Research: Prescription Digital Therapeutics Effectively Address ADHD, Anxiety in Adults
Digital therapeutics have gained a foothold as LumosityRx receives FDA clearance to treat adults with...
Positive Parenting
3 Building Blocks for Resilience
Children with ADHD learn to build resilience when their caregivers model empathy, integrate skills...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Self-Compassion Improves Emotional Regulation, ADHD Symptoms
The act of demonstrating self-compassion eases the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs),...