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ADHD medications stimulate alertness, motivation

Stimulants were long thought to act on parts of the brain that promote a person’s ability to pay attention. But…

3 weeks ago

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

General information from the NIMH on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

11 years ago

Treatment of Children with Mental Illness | NIMH

"This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children may…

14 years ago

The Multimodal Treatment of ADHD Study (MTA):Questions and Answers

“To examine how intensive treatment with medications compares with intensive behavior therapy, or with the combination of the two, NIMH…

15 years ago