ADHD


ADHD in women: What are differences in symptoms and diagnoses between men and women?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects focus and executive function, and causes hyperactivity. Many of us know someone who has ADHD, considering about eight million adults demonstrate symptoms of ADHD. However, you may not know that girls and women struggle to get diagnosed with ADHD. Because ADHD…

Wellbutrin for ADHD: Is it as effective as stimulant-based treatments?

Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that, while it doesn’t carry an FDA-approval, often works effectively for some people to treat ADHD symptoms. But as with any other medication, there are positive and negative factors to weigh, and Wellbutrin for ADHD requires a licensed psychiatric professional’s prescription.  Follow along as we highlight…

ADHD paralysis: How to identify signs and mitigate symptoms

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, concentration, and memory, and often causes hyperactive or impulsive behavior. People with ADHD can find tasks like complex projects or deciding between too many choices overwhelming, and often get distracted or find themselves avoiding tasks altogether when faced with stress.  This feeling of overwhelm is…

ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the difference?

At some point, you may have heard someone talk about ADD and wondered, “Is that the same thing as ADHD, or is it something else?” The difference between ADD and ADHD confuses many people—largely because there really isn’t a difference. Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) refers to people who have a specific…

Adult ADHD treatment: Medication, therapy options, lifestyle adjustments, and dietary changes

People of all ages can have ADHD, but specific treatment options apply to each age group. For adults, the medications, therapies, and lifestyle adjustments will be different than for adolescents or children. Like other mental health conditions, treatment options will be adapted to fit the needs of the individual.  Some…

ADHD medication: Common prescriptions, side effects, benefits, and blended treatment options

ADHD medications work to reduce ADHD symptoms like hyperactivity, anxiety, and inattention. ADHD medications work primarily by interacting with neurotransmitters in the brain, equalizing or increasing the amounts of certain chemicals.  There’s no single type of ADHD medication that works for everyone, so it can take individuals a little time…

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