The COVID-19 pandemic may have you rethinking upcoming vacation plans. Airlines have already cut almost 90 percent of flights for the summer months, indicating that many individuals and families have canceled their travel plans for the next several months. Instead, people are considering staycations for this summer, or planning shorter outings closer to home. For…

As individuals and families follow social distancing guidelines intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, video conferencing programs and websites have suddenly become the way to visit with other people. When you have ADHD, it’s important to have the support of family members and friends. For some, regular meetings with counselors, coaches, and professional organizers…

For teens in their senior year of high school, the traditional rites of passage, including sports championships, proms, theatre performances, and graduation, have been abruptly canceled. The COVID-19 pandemic has closed school campuses and caused all activities to be suspended. Young people with ADHD, along with their peers, looked forward to these events throughout their…

Ask The Expert Highlight On Their Own: Helping College Students with ADHD Featuring Theresa Maitland, PhD High school is coming to an end. Many graduates are preparing for college, either on campus or online. Are you and your high school senior wondering what academic resources there are to support her during her first college semester?…

All Things ADHD: Managing Anxiety Featuring Craig B. Surman, MD If you’re struggling emotionally over the global pandemic, you are not alone. We talked with Dr. Craig B. Surman, who offers calming tips and a guided meditation adapted for those with busy minds. Craig B. Surman, MD, is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard…

New options are available for people being treated for physical, mental, or emotional illness during the social distancing required to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19. Telehealth visits were already approved for areas distant from clinics and professionals. Now the government and insurance companies have made the option available for…

Nearly a month ago, social distancing guidelines meant to reduce the number of people becoming sick with COVID-19 went into effect. One of the biggest changes to daily life experienced by most people is how they shop for groceries. Many adults coping with ADHD have learned that their impulsivity challenges them when grocery shopping. Even…

Experts recommend you keep an emergency supply of prescription medications on hand, with some suggesting you obtain 90-day supplies. For most people who include ADHD medication in their treatment plans this can be difficult because of legal requirements regarding Schedule II medications. At this time, there have not been reports of ADHD medication shortages because…

CHADD Webinar: When You and Your Child Have ADHD: Communication Skills to Resolve Conflict April 3, 2020, 2:30 PM EDT Featuring Christine Kotik, ACC In the final session of CHADD’s educational webinar series, you can learn ways to communicate more effectively and resolve conflict with your child with ADHD. Christine Kotik, ACC, a former educator…

The current reality of social distancing has forced us to change how we connect with family and friends. To keep in touch, workplaces and families have adopted video conferencing programs, websites, and apps. A record 62 million video app downloads were made during just one week of March. Families affected by ADHD thrive when they…

Many people with ADHD and co-occurring anxiety feel as though the symptoms of both conditions are increasing, as they cope with the COVID-19 crisis. Children in at least 35 states are now learning at home. Adults are working from home or may be dealing with furloughs or layoffs related to the pandemic. Concerned about work,…

Are you among the increasing number of employees who suddenly find themselves working from home, following recommendations for social distancing? For adults with ADHD, working from home can be difficult because of the lack of routine, changes in communication with your colleagues, and increased distractions from family members and pets. We hope to alleviate some…