ADHD

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s focus and behaviors. The severity of ADHD symptoms can interfere with school and work responsibilities, personal relationships, and a sense of well-being.

Empower You Mental Health & Wellness provides personalized care for adults and adolescents with ADHD. Candice has extensive experience helping people with ADHD improve their concentration and calm hyperactive behaviors with therapy and medications.

She takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to ADHD management and offers appointments in person and virtually through an online telehealth platform.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

ADHD symptoms display differently in severity from person to person. They often start in childhood and can persist into adulthood. ADHD symptoms can include:

• Fidgeting
• Disorganization
• Excessive talking
• Poor time management
• Interrupting conversations
• Impulsive or reckless behaviors

In young children, ADHD symptoms can be difficult to identify and are often dismissed as misbehavior or disciplinary issues. Adults with ADHD might be mischaracterized as unmotivated or irresponsible.

Schedule an ADHD screening at Empower You Mental Health & Wellness for yourself or your child if concentration difficulties, hyperactive behaviors, or other ADHD-related symptoms interfere with your routine.

How is ADHD treated?

Managing ADHD symptoms generally involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a type of talk therapy that helps you recognize negative behavior and thought patterns, so you can make appropriate changes. Therapy also makes it easier to cope with ADHD challenges to enhance your quality of life.

Medications

Stimulants and other medications are effective at improving focus and concentration and reducing hyperactive and impulsive behaviors.

Follow-up appointments are available in person and virtually to monitor your progress with treatment. Candice can adjust your medications and dosage as needed to ensure your symptoms are well-controlled. 

Empower You Mental Health & Wellness also emphasizes holistic therapies that support your overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Candice can recommend lifestyle and diet changes that complement you or your child’s ADHD care plan, so you can thrive at home at work and in social situations.

You might also benefit from mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga to reduce stress, fine-tune your focus, and better control restlessness and fidgeting. 

Call Empower You Mental Health & Wellness today to schedule an ADHD evaluation or book an appointment online.