ADHD World: Why We're Losing Focus and What to Do About It

How do you reclaim your attention in a world that’s desperate to distract you?

We live in an age of distraction. Every ping, post, and headline competes for our focus―and most days, it feels like they’re winning. We wake up determined to be productive, only to end the day scattered, foggy, and frustrated. And the smartphone in our hand is just the beginning; beyond it lies a world that has made overstimulation its default setting.

While some people experience full-blown attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), millions more are living with ADHD-like symptoms brought on by constant digital notifications, environmental stress, and information overload. Our brains haven’t evolved to process the relentless flow of data, noise, and demands of modern life, and it’s stretching our focus to the breaking point.

ADHD World reveals how this spectrum of distraction affects us all, offering a science-backed roadmap to reclaim focus, stillness, and peace of mind. Drawing on the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, you'll discover how technology and the environment hijack our attention, and how to train it back. And with practical tools like mindfulness, meditation, and intentional habit design, you’ll learn to calm mental chaos, organize your thoughts, and reconnect with what matters most.

The world isn’t slowing down. But you can learn to take the reins. ADHD World shows you how to protect your focus, restore clarity, and thrive―no matter where you fall on the attention spectrum.

John S. Kruse, MD, PhD, is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has specialized in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mental health for more than thirty years. He earned his PhD in neuroscience and has received multiple awards, including recognition from the Society for Neuroscience and the NIMH Resident of the Year Award. Kruse is also an active educator and advocate, with over 300 informational videos on ADHD on his YouTube channel and more than 300 articles on ADHD and mental health on Medium, where he’s been honored as a Top Writer in both Health and Mental Health categories. His interviews on The David Pakman Show have reached audiences of over a million viewers, and he has presented at local, state, and national psychiatry and ADHD conferences.

Foreword writer Gina Pera is an author and educator specializing in adult ADHD and its impact on relationships. She is the author of Is It You, Me, or Adult ADHD? and coauthor, with Arthur L. Robin, PhD, of Adult ADHD-Focused Couple Therapy: Clinical Interventions.