What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

Evidence suggests that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be fundamentally related to motivation and staying engaged rather than attention itself. Psychiatrists point to sustained engagement as the core area affected by the condition.

This distinction marks an important difference in how the medical community understands and thinks about ADHD. Reframing the condition around engagement rather than attention could alter approaches to treatment and management.