Instead of relying on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which classifies mental disorders using agreed-upon symptoms, the researchers went for a brain-first route. They ...

MRI shows different progressive grey matter volume changes in two ADHD subtypes across symptom severity. Specifically, ADHD subtype 1 exhibits increased GMV, while ADHD subtype 2 shows decreased GMV.

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these medications activate reward and alertness systems, helping children stay ...

Scientists are updating their view of how drugs like Adderall and Ritalin help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stay on task. The latest evidence is a study of thousands of brain ...