What is the role of medication in a multimodal treatment plan?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parent training, behavioral interventions, and medication for kids. Education, CBT, and meds for adults.
Treatment Options for ADHD
In addition to medication and therapy, what other lifestyle supports for adult ADHD are suggested by professionals?
People with ADHD benefit from regular exercise, good sleep habits, and reducing alcohol/cannabis use.
What does CBT treatment look like for adults with ADHD?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD teaches self-regulation skills, psychoeducation about ADHD, and moment-to-moment coping techniques.
What is the relationship of ADHD to Substance Use Disorders?
Adults with ADHD face 4-5 times higher risk of Substance Use Disorder, influenced by genes and life experiences.
ADHD: 7 Facts
ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, religious and socio-economic background. Includes citations
How Do the Different ADHD Treatment Options Work?
There several options in creating an ADD treatment plan. Working with the healthcare provider, you can decide on one of serveral options that exist for your child’s or your own plan.
What Are Some of the Myths About Treatment for ADHD?
Dr. Margaret H. Sibley discusses what to do if you’re interested in a supplementary or alternative ADHD treatment you have learned about online.
What is a Comprehensive Treatment Plan for ADHD?
ADHD is best treated using a combination of different medical and therapeutic interventions, along with lifestyle supports. The combination of intervention and supports should be tailored to the needs of the individual.
What does a comprehensive treatment plan for children with ADHD look like/include?
A comprehensive plan should include a full explanation of the condition and the available treatments in understandable terms.
What does a comprehensive treatment plan for adults with ADHD look like/include?
ADHD in adults is best managed with a combination of medication, learning about ADHD, therapy and/or coaching. We need to address both the brain wiring and also the psychological impact of living with ADHD.