Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder also known as ADHD is a severe mental illness and is associated with major impairment and a high comorbidity rate. ADHD is a condition that mostly affects children but can also be diagnosed later on in life as well. An individual with ADHD usually exhibits signs of being impulsive, inattentive for long periods, frequent procrastination, periods of hyperactivity or issues starting and completing tasks. However, depending on the severity of ADHD, individuals may have trouble functioning normally in everyday life as well, even with medication to help ADHD. Depending on the severity of the diagnoses of ADHD, it can be managed using a variety of strategies. ADHD is treated differently in children than in adults, and some strategies that are used on others may not be as effective on everyone. Some strategies to help manage ADHD include: • Using prescribed medications Prescribed medications can include stimulants, non-stimulants, antidepressants, or a combination of both. • Psychotherapy Psychotherapy may include individual therapy, group therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.