Our providers at C&E Psychiatry Services are uniquely positioned to help adolescents and adults deal with ADHD symptoms. We have undergone specialized child and adolescent training ensuring the use of evidence-based diagnostic tools, and ADHD treatment modalities. We not only treat but offer ADHD coaching with resources to fulfilling life despite ADHD challenges.
if you or someone you know might be exhibiting signs of ADHD, it’s essential to seek expert guidance. At C&E Psychiatry Services, we will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the cause of symptoms, make a diagnosis, and identify effective individualized treatments.
Brief overview of what is ADHD:
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that can interfere with daily life, including social relationships and school or work performance.
We recognize three main types of ADHD:
- Inattentive Type: People with this form often have trouble staying focused on a single task. Complex instructions can be tough for them to follow.
- Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: Those who fall into this category tend to be noticeably restless. They’re often impulsive too, making quick decisions without fully thinking them through.
- Combined Type: This type blends characteristics of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. It’s actually the most common way ADHD shows up
Does ADHD look the same in everyone?
Anyone can have ADHD. However, boys and men tend to display more hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, while girls and women are more likely to be diagnosed with inattentive ADHD.
ADHD can also be diagnosed at any age, although symptoms must have begun in childhood (before age 12). Adults with ADHD often have a history of problems with school, work, and relationships.
ADHD symptoms may change as a person gets older
- Children show hyperactivity and impulsivity as the most common symptoms. As academic and social demands increase, symptoms of inattention often become more prominent and begin to interfere with academic performance and peer relationships.
- Adolescents usually show less hyperactivity and may appear as restless or fidgeting. Symptoms of inattention and impulsivity typically continue and may cause academic, organizational, or relationship challenges. Teens with ADHD are more likely to engage in impulsive, risky behaviors, such as substance use and unsafe sexual activity.
- Adults, including older adults, can show inattention, restlessness, and impulsivity, although, in some people, those symptoms become less severe and less impairing. They may also be irritable, have a low tolerance for frustration and stress, or experience frequent or intense mood changes.
Some adults may not have been diagnosed with ADHD when younger because their teachers or family did not recognize the disorder, they had a mild form of the disorder, or they managed well until experiencing the demands of adulthood. But it is never too late to seek a diagnosis and treatment for ADHD and other mental health conditions that may co-occur with it. Effective treatment can make day-to-day life easier for people with ADHD and their families.
How is ADHD treated?
Although there is no cure for ADHD, current treatments may help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Common treatments for ADHD are medication, psychotherapy, and other behavioral intervention
Source: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know.”
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-what-you-need-to-know