The Best Online Resources for ADHD of 2024

We asked nine people from Indiana, South Dakota, California, Kansas, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, Minnesota, and New York to test Talkspace, an online therapy company that offers therapy services to individuals, couples, and teens 13 years and older who are struggling with mental health-related issues—including ADHD. A few of our testers have ADHD themselves, so we were able to determine how well Talkspace is able to treat this condition. 

One thing we especially liked about our experience with Talkspace was our therapists’ approaches to treating our symptoms, which we mentioned were interfering with work. Our therapists worked in the here-and-now, providing solution-focused feedback and suggestions that felt useful in the moment. We found this kind of therapy to be especially helpful when dealing with ADHD symptoms and the feelings that can accompany it, like anxiety and stress.

Although we did sometimes have some technical issues accessing our video sessions and felt that the 30-minute sessions were too short, we ultimately felt like the quality of care we received made up for that. Our therapists were knowledgeable and engaging and made us feel like they really cared, and we left our sessions feeling better equipped to deal with our symptoms, including those related to ADHD.

We surveyed 100 users of Talkspace:

• 97% rated Talkspace as good, very good, or excellent overall
• 99% rated their therapist’s qualifications as good, very good, or excellent
• 94% said that most or all of their needs were met at Talkspace
• 97% are likely or very likely to recommend Talkspace to a friend or someone like them
• 24 people were seeking treatment for ADHD

Talkspace has subscription-based plans and bills on a monthly, quarterly, or biannual basis, depending on your preferences.

• Messaging Therapy (text, video, and audio messaging): $69/week
• Live Therapy (four 30-minute live sessions each month): $99/week
• Live + Messaging Therapy (text, video, and audio messaging, plus four 30-minute sessions): $109/week

Since 2012, ADDitude ADHD's Experts Podcast has been answering questions about all aspects of living with ADHD—from managing symptoms and seeking a diagnosis to treatment options and educational accommodations. Guests include leading researchers, clinicians, and adults with ADHD who share new research, inspirational stories, and real-world tips for living well with the condition.

The podcast is available for free on ADDitude's website, or you can subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player. New episodes are released every week, each focusing on a specific topic related to ADHD, such as diagnosis, treatment, coping strategies, and mental health. The interviews are informative and provide valuable perspectives from both experts and people who’ve been there. ADDitude also offers a variety of other resources on its website, including articles, webinars, and an online forum.

This is a free resource.

Teens often face unique challenges when it comes to mental health due to increased pressure at school and at home. Inattention may worsen during adolescence—making it even more important for teens to have resources and support—according to a 2021 review in Biological Psychiatry. Enter the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a grassroots organization that offers support and resources for people living with mental illness and their loved ones.

In 2010, NAMI launched an online ADHD resource center that provides information on symptoms, treatment options, and finding support. The resource center includes a section specifically for teens, with useful tips on talking to friends and family about mental health, managing stress, finding support at school, and social media safety. In addition, NAMI offers a resource directory specifically for teens, with useful references and links to organizations that offer education and support for teens and young adults living with ADHD (and with resources available for a wide variety of other mental health conditions as well).

In addition to the online resource center, NAMI has support groups that provide a space to share experiences, offer and receive support, and learn from others who are going through similar challenges. Some groups are specific to ADHD, while others focus on general mental health conditions. You can use the location finder on NAMI's website to find support groups in your area—both virtual and in-person groups are available. There, you’ll also find a host of other ADHD resources, including articles, videos, webinars, and online discussion groups.

Unfortunately, many virtual groups are still location-dependent, meaning you'll only be able to join if there's a virtual option through one of your local NAMI chapters.

This is a free resource.

The CDC estimates nearly 10% of children ages 2 to 17 years old have ADHD. If you're the parent of a child with ADHD, you may feel overwhelmed and alone. Fortunately, there are evidence-based programs that teach valuable parenting skills and strategies for managing your child’s ADHD behaviors—like the Triple P Online Course.

The course is based on the “Triple P” Positive Parenting Program, which has been effective in reducing behavioral problems and promoting emotional development in children. Parents have also responded positively to the course, reporting a decrease in negative parenting behaviors such as yelling, anger, humiliation, and physical violence.

The course material is divided into modules, each covering a different topic, such as setting limits and expectations, dealing with misbehavior, promoting positive behavior, and managing stress. There are two courses offered: one for parents of children aged 2 to 12, and one for parents of teenagers.

After completing the course, parents have access to a certificate of completion.

Each course includes unlimited access to the material for 12 months. And, if you're not satisfied with the course, there is also a 30-day money-back guarantee.

• Online Course, Toddlers to Tweens (under 12 years old): $93.45 
• Online Course, Preteen and Teens (10 to 16 years old): $93.45
  

Having a child with ADHD can be an isolating experience, which is why support groups can be so helpful. The Attention Deficit Disorder Association's (ADDA) Parent Support Group offers weekly, expert-led discussions that cover the ins and outs of parenting children with ADHD. Topics of discussion include behavior management, emotional regulation, time management, organization, and strategies for coping with stress. 

This group also caters to parents who have ADHD themselves and serves as a safe space to explore the challenges and frustrations of being a parent with ADHD and learn helpful tips and tricks from other parents with ADHD. The ADDA website explains that “We’re committed to attendees feeling more understood, less alone in their parenting struggles, and more equipped and empowered to be the parent they would like to be.”

Parents can join the ADDA Parent Support Group by becoming a member of ADDA (annual membership starts at $7.60 per month or $79.97 per year). Membership includes access to all of ADDA's support groups—not just the Parent Support Group—as well as courses, virtual workshops, and webinars. 

• ADDA Individual Membership: $7.60 per month or $79.97 per year
• ADDA Family Membership: $15.60 per month or $159.97 per year
• ADDA Professional Membership: $15 per month or $150 per year
  

We tested Amwell’s individual therapy, child therapy, and couples therapy services a total of eight times from New York, Mississippi, California, Missouri, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Florida. Although we did not test Amwell’s ADHD services specifically, we had good experiences with Amwell’s therapy services, especially its couples and teen therapy. Our teen’s therapist in particular was able to work with him to address some issues he was having with disorganization, focus, and stress management—all of which traditionally accompany ADHD. We feel confident based on these experiences that Amwell’s providers can provide appropriate care for a child (age 10 or up) experiencing ADHD, a parent of a child with ADHD, or a parent living with ADHD themselves. 

As a telemedicine company, Amwell offers virtual care for a variety of mental health conditions, including ADHD. After creating our account, we could schedule an appointment with a licensed provider (who we could request as specializing in ADHD management, if necessary). All our sessions were conducted online via video chat. During our first visits, our providers asked us about our symptoms and medical history to develop treatment plans tailored to our needs. This could come in especially handy for someone who has never received ADHD treatment before and doesn’t know where to start.

Your provider may also recommend medication management services to help you find the right ADHD medication and dosage. If you don't already have a diagnosis of ADHD but suspect you may have the condition, Amwell can connect you with a psychiatrist for evaluation. 

We surveyed 100 users of Amwell:

• 99% rated Amwell as good, very good, or excellent overall
• 100% rated their therapist’s qualifications as good, very good, or excellent
• 97% said that most or all of their needs were met at Amwell
• 95% are likely or very likely to recommend Amwell to a friend or someone like them
• 21 people were seeking treatment for ADHD

Amwell accepts many major health insurance plans, which may cover the cost of an appointment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance doesn't cover telehealth visits, you can pay out-of-pocket for an Amwell visit.

• 45-minute session with a licensed master’s-level therapist: $109
• 45-minute session with a licensed PhD-level therapist: $129
• Consultation with a licensed psychiatrist: $279
• Follow-up psychiatry session: $109

If you're looking for an app to help you self-manage your ADHD, we recommend Inflow. The app uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help you understand your condition and develop coping strategies. InFlow also lets you set goals and track your progress over time. The app offers up to 7 days free, and you can choose from two available subscription plans: an iOS plan with coaching or an Android plan without coaching.

Inflow offers four modules dedicated to different areas of concern when it comes to ADHD symptoms: Anxiety, Procrastination, Impulsivity, and Avoidance. By identifying how you personally relate to these and other symptoms of ADHD, Inflow helps you understand how ADHD specifically affects your lifestyle and the way your brain works.

After downloading the app on your Android or IOS device, you'll work through a series of questions that help the app assess your symptoms—this includes gathering information about things like how well you can focus while others are speaking, getting distracted, and mood shifts you might experience. Once you're done, Inflow provides you with a personalized dashboard and a list of activities to help you manage your ADHD. The journal feature lets you track your progress and identify patterns in your symptoms. You can even set goals and reminders to help keep you focused on important tasks. 

Inflow also offers an online ADHD community, where you can connect with other app users and practice your new coping skills with people who really get where you’re coming from. You also have access to live events with ADHD experts. At its core, Inflow is dedicated to helping you find the ADHD maintenance program that works for you—no one-size-fits-all approach here.

While Inflow doesn't offer live support, you can email the team with any questions or concerns. It’s also important to note that Inflow cannot provide an ADHD diagnosis or prescribe medication, and it is not an appropriate substitute for therapy or psychiatric care.

Subscription prices to the app are based on the specific program the app designs for you based on your answers to its questionnaire. Inflow’s FAQ page states that subscriptions start as low as $0.55 per day.

Sometimes, the best way to manage ADHD is to focus on developing healthy coping skills, like meditation. Headspace is a mindfulness app that teaches meditation and stress-reduction techniques that helped us filter out distractions and better manage our ADHD symptoms. 

We tested Headspace with a therapist who has ADHD, and we were extremely impressed with the app’s offerings. The first thing we did was fill in the mood tracker, which helped us understand how our anxiety and stress levels changed over time while using the app—this was useful in that we got a very clear picture of how our symptoms were affecting us before and after we started with Headspace. We also liked how we got to choose meditations and create our own routine (even though Headspace offers daily recommended meditations); this let us address our ADHD symptoms in the way that was best for us, rather than having to adhere to certain predetermined (and not personalized) exercises. We could choose from a variety of guided meditation exercises, each ranging in length from three to 20 minutes. 

The app also offers courses on topics like anxiety, focus, and sleep—all of which you can try for free for up to 14 days. Other benefits included inspirational "wake-up" stories, soothing bedtime audio stories called “sleep casts,” and an "unwind" feature that helped us wind down at the end of the day. We could also access Headspace's content offline so we could meditate even without an internet connection.

• Monthly plan: $13, plus a 7-day free trial
• Annual plan: $70, plus a 14-day free trial
  

BetterHelp is a convenient and affordable telehealth platform designed to help you find the mental health support you need, and you can connect with a licensed counselor experienced in treating ADHD. We tested BetterHelp seven times in Missouri, Massachusetts, California, New York, Kansas, and even the U.K., including one tester with ADHD. We appreciated that our therapists gave us “homework” between sessions in the form of worksheets and other educational resources so that we could practice the skills we were learning in therapy—which was especially helpful when dealing with ADHD symptoms. For the most part, we felt like our therapists were engaged, understanding, and supportive. 

BetterHelp’s therapists communicate via text, audio, and video, so we could choose the mode of communication that was easiest for us. Plus, all of our messages were stored in a secure, private online account, so we could access them anytime. Messaging is especially useful for people trying to manage their ADHD who might need extra support between sessions as they practice new coping skills. We found that messaging our therapists between sessions was helpful and that their responses were personal and informative, which helped us manage our stress and anxiety while we waited for our next session.

Overall, BetterHelp has a lot to offer, but there are some drawbacks. The service doesn't provide medication management. And, because it's a matching service, we weren’t able to choose our counselor—we were assigned one based on the needs and preferences that we indicated in the sign-up process. 

We surveyed 100 users of BetterHelp:

• 97% rated BetterHelp as good, very good, or excellent overall
• 96% rated their therapist’s qualifications as good, very good, or excellent
• 94% said that most or all of their needs were met at BetterHelp
• 96% are likely or very likely to recommend BetterHelp to a friend or someone like them
• 20 people were seeking treatment for ADHD

BetterHelp is a subscription-based service and doesn't accept insurance. Plan pricing varies based on your needs, your location, and how in-demand BetterHelp’s services are in your area (this is known as surge pricing).

• Personalized therapy subscription: $70 to $100 per week, billed monthly ($280 to $400 per month)