If you’re looking for trustworthy, science-based information on ADHD, Dr. Russell A. Barkley is one of the most important voices in the field. He’s internationally recognized as a leading authority on ADHD in both children and adults, and has spent his career dedicated to sharing evidence-based knowledge widely and accessibly.
His influence on the field speaks for itself — Research.com recently ranked him as the 37th most influential psychological researcher in the US, and 65th globally, based on how often his research is cited by others in the field.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Barkley held professorships in psychiatry and neurology at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in psychiatry and health sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina, and as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He is now fully retired, but his research continues to shape how we understand and support people with ADHD.
