Understanding ADHD Through a Developmental and Trauma-Informed Lens “Try harder.” “You have so much potential.” “You know what to do. Why can’t you just do it?” These words may be spoken with good intentions, but for a child growing up with ADHD, repeated criticism can become more than feedback. It can become a belief about who they are. When a child’s struggles are repeatedly mistaken for laziness, carelessness, or a lack of effort, they may begin to believe that their diffi

For many adults with ADHD, looking like you have everything under control can be exhausting. You may seem organized and responsible while relying on reminders, alarms, lists, and last-minute bursts of energy to keep up. ADHD can also make planning, organizing, starting tasks, managing time, and remembering things more difficult. You might handle complex work well but struggle with simple tasks. It’s not laziness or a lack of care. Everyday responsibilities may require more ef

Chronic pain is often viewed as a physical condition, but emerging research continues to reveal the important role that mental and neurological health play in how pain is experienced. A new study from researchers at the University of Tokyo has added another piece to this puzzle, finding that ADHD-related traits are associated with more severe chronic pain, largely through their influence on emotional and cognitive well-being. Understanding the Study Published in Scientific Re