ADHD and related behaviors

Many people know ADHD involves trouble with focus. They may also know ADHD often includes struggles with hyperactivity and impulse control. But many people are surprised to learn that ADHD plays a role in lots of other behaviors too. Learn about ADHD and these behaviors and situations:

• Aggression
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Bedwetting
• Boredom
• Cheating
• Class clowns
• Creativity
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Emotions
• Falling in love
• Grief
• Lying
• Messiness
• Mood swings
• Oversharing
• Perfectionism
• Rejection
• Remorse
• Risky behavior
• Sleep issues
• Screen time
• The myth of laziness
• Wishful thinking

Ways to help

Understanding how ADHD affects behavior is a great first step. Ready to dive deeper? Explore these tools and tips:

• Parents and caregivers: Use contracts to help kids follow rules.
• Educators: Get a list of classroom accommodations for ADHD.
• Adults: Learn about workplace supports for ADHD and executive functioning issues.