ADHD

ADHD can make it hard to engage socially, maintain healthy relationships, and pay attention in school or at work, and it can cause low self-esteem. Fortunately, Emem Nkanga, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, and the team of compassionate providers at Mindful Solutions Psychiatry in Garland, Texas, offer ADHD care to patients ten and older. A combination of treatments like psychotherapy, medication, and self-management tools can improve your day-to-day life and restore confidence. If you’re interested in booking an appointment for you or a family member, reach out online today or call the friendly staff. 

What is ADHD?

More than 8 million American adults and 6.1 million children live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

ADHD is a mental health disorder that affects your brain’s executive functioning — its ability to control thoughts and behavior. This can cause daily difficulties with concentrating, completing tasks, impulsivity, and put a strain on your job, school, social relationships, and family. 

Although ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children, a provider may diagnose you with ADHD in adulthood. 

What are the symptoms of ADHD? 

Symptoms of ADHD include:

• Trouble concentrating 
• Frequent distraction
• Forgetfulness 
• Losing things frequently 
• Trouble with organization 
• Fidgeting or restlessness 
• Impulsivity 
• Daydreaming often 
• Issues with finishing tasks
• Issues with socializing 

Children may also exhibit signs like talking too much, having trouble waiting their turn or staying seated in class, or interrupting others’ conversations.

ADHD treatment can be helpful to you if you struggle with: 

• Mood levels 
• Stress
• Relationships
• Communicating  
• Accomplishing goals at work or school 
• Multi-tasking 
• Organization 

If left untreated, the stress of ADHD can lead to other conditions like anxiety and depression. 

What are my ADHD treatment options? 

After a thorough mental health assessment, your provider may diagnose you with predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, predominantly inattentive, or combined presentation ADHD. 

Psychotherapy 

During talk therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), your provider helps you to understand your ADHD triggers and develop new, healthy behavior and thought patterns. They empower you to achieve your goals and give you tools to improve organization, communication, and social skills.

They may also recommend lifestyle changes like improved sleep, exercise, a healthy diet, and attending support groups. 

Medication 

Stimulant prescription drugs can improve your concentration and focus and increase brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine. 

Non-stimulants last 24 hours and are less addictive options. They also avoid stimulant side effects like loss of sleep and appetite. 

Antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also help treat your ADHD symptoms. 

Mindful Solutions Psychiatry offers medication management services. So if you choose medication as part of your treatment plan, your provider can help find the prescriptions and dosages that work for you.

If you’re interested in ADHD treatment, call Mindful Solutions Psychiatry today or use the online scheduling tool to book a consultation.