Jul 14, 2025 · ADHD is a complex condition, where genetic and environmental factors can raise your risk. Exposures early in your development are important, but you can be diagnosed with it at any age.

Jul 23, 2025 · While the exact cause of ADHD is unknown, research suggests a combination of genetic and environmental factors can increase a person’s likelihood of developing the condition. Differences …

Mar 7, 2025 · While the exact cause of ADHD is not clear, research efforts continue. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or central nervous …

Boys are more than twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed with ADHD. Both boys and girls with the disorder typically show symptoms of an additional mental disorder and may also have learning and …

Oct 14, 2024 · The exact causes of ADHD aren't known. However, researchers suspect there may be several factors that determine whether someone might develop ADHD. Genetics, toxins, exposure to …

ADHD, like other common medical and psychiatric disorders (eg, asthma, schizophrenia), is influenced by multiple genes, non-inherited factors and their interplay. 5 There is no single cause of ADHD and …

Nov 25, 2025 · ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking …

Jan 1, 2026 · ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition shaped by genetics, brain differences, and environmental factors—not by parenting style, diet, or screen time. About two-thirds of your risk …

Sep 24, 2024 · Researchers haven’t yet found an exact cause for ADHD. But two factors play a big role: genetics and differences in how the brain grows and functions.

Jan 15, 2026 · ADHD rarely stems from a single cause. Instead, it reflects a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and developmental influences. Understanding these connections can guide …