A recently published study from Canada examined the link between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and adult ADHD. Of the nearly 7000 respondents to a mental health survey, 682 had GAD; 272 had ADHD.

For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was ...

Picture this scenario: You’re stressed about an upcoming exam. When you finally sit down at your desk to study, it becomes increasingly difficult to concentrate. You suddenly remember those sneakers ...

Some medical conditions can co-occur, such as ADHD and anxiety. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around four out of 10 kids are diagnosed with anxiety ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, motivation, emotional responses, and impulse control. Despite common ...

Share on Pinterest Adults with undiagnosed ADHD should avoid self-diagnosis and ask their doctor about their symptoms. The Good Brigade/Getty Images A new study found an association between adult ADHD ...

NEW YORK CITY -- Almost a quarter of surveyed U.S. adults met criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), though the vast majority of them were undiagnosed, a retrospective cross-sectional study ...

Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by excessive worry, fear or uneasiness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. "There are several types of anxiety disorders, ...

Altering attention diminishes worry more powerfully than trying to directly conquer emotional aspects of anxiety. Anxiety can feel tremendously uncomfortable, unsettling, and discombobulating. Whether ...

Expert caution against self-diagnosis and encourage people to talk with their healthcare provider if they have symptoms of ADHD. 1 in 4 adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but the majority ...

Adult ADHD doesn’t usually travel alone. Among its more common companions are depression, alcohol and drug abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette’s syndrome, and, of course, anxiety.