Mental Health Services
SUpportive ADHD
therapy for all Ages
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) begins in early childhood but often causes lifelong challenges. If you or your child has symptoms that could be due to ADHD, the team at Pure Psychiatry can help. At our offices, our staff offers diagnostic tests and supportive therapies that help patients of all ages manage their ADHD more successfully. To find out more, call or go online today to book an appointment.
What is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) originates in childhood and can persist into adulthood, impacting daily life and responsibilities. The nature of the symptoms can change over time but stem from difficulties with focus and concentration, needing constant activity, or a mixture of the two.
Children with ADHD are often disruptive at school or fail to join in, which affects their grades and frequently gets them into trouble. Unfortunately, some children don’t get a diagnosis and continue to struggle as they get older and try to find work.
Pure Psychiatry can help both children and adults with ADHD.
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
ADHD is categorized into three types: Primarily Inattentive, Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive, and Combined Type. Each type presents different challenges:
Primarily Inattentive ADHD
Characterized by difficulties with focus and organization, symptoms may include:
Inability to pay attention
Making careless mistakes
Difficulty completing tasks
Unresponsiveness when spoken to
Trouble following instructions
Frequently losing things
Lack of organizational skills
Being easily distracted
Forgetfulness
Primarily Hyperactive/Impulsive ADHD
This type involves excessive movement and impulsive behavior, with symptoms such as:
Constant fidgeting or inability to sit still
A strong need to move at all times
Difficulty being quiet or waiting patiently
Impulsive actions and decision-making
Disruptive behavior at home and school
Combined Type ADHD
The most common type, Combined ADHD, includes symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive ADHD. Individuals with this type experience challenges with focus, organization, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
How is ADHD diagnosed?
The kinds of symptoms that affect children with ADHD are behaviors that most childeren display at times. After all, few children go through life without getting distracted, not wanting to do their homework, or behaving inappropriately now and then. Therefore, if you suspect your child has ADHD, it’s vital to get a professional diagnosis.
Symptoms of ADHD start in early childhood and are present all the time. So if your child has a phase of being difficult, that doesn’t necessarily mean they have ADHD. There are also other mental health and behavioral disorders that can cause similar symptoms.
At Pure Psychiatry, the experienced providers use ADHD questionnaires and talk to you and/or your child to make an accurate diagnosis.
How is ADHD treated?
Stimulant medication can be highly beneficial for people with ADHD. The medicine works by increasing the chemical transmitters in your brain that help you moderate your behavior. If you also have problems like depression or anxiety, medications can also help with these.
The other primary treatment for ADHD is behavior therapy. Your therapist helps you learn how to manage your ADHD and reduce the stress it causes in everyday life. Additional educational support is also important for children and students with ADHD.
To find out how to manage ADHD successfully, call Pure Psychiatry today or book an appointment online.
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