ADHD

If you find it difficult to sit still for long periods, focus, or concentrate, turn to Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services in Woburn, Massachusetts and Bedford, New Hampshire. The team of mental health specialists treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help you thrive in everyday situations. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation by phone or request one online today.

What is ADHD?

ADHD stands for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s a common condition that affects your ability to pay attention and sit still. Characterized by inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity, ADHD can diminish your grades at school, performance at work, and ability to have healthy interpersonal relationships. See a mental health specialist for symptom relief.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

The symptoms of ADHD include:

• Inattention
• Hyperactivity
• Reduced ability to focus
• Poor organization
• Poor time management skills
• Interrupting others
• Poor grades at school
• Diminished performance at work
• Disorganization
• Impulsiveness 
• Always moving around

When not addressed, ADHD may also contribute to depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, or even substance misuse.

What might increase my risk of developing ADHD?

Factors that may increase the risk of ADHD include:

• Toxin exposure as a child
• Family history of ADHD
• Central nervous system problems
• Alcohol, tobacco, or drug use during pregnancy
• Being born prematurely 

However, the exact cause of ADHD isn’t entirely clear, and anyone can develop it. It’s often diagnosed in childhood, but adults have ADHD, too.

How is ADHD diagnosed?

Your mental health specialist diagnoses ADHD after discussing your symptoms, lifestyle habits, medical history, and current medication regimen. They ask questions about your thoughts, behaviors, moods, emotions, and ability to focus and sit still for long periods. Your provider then tailors an ADHD treatment plan that’s best suited for your needs and goals. 

How does my specialist treat ADHD?

Treating ADHD often involves undergoing talk therapy in person or virtually from home and taking medications, if necessary, to improve focus and productivity at work or school.

You might meet with a therapist weekly for 60 minutes or on an as-needed basis to learn ways to stay organized, control impulses, and thrive. 

It’s important to make lifestyle changes that further diminish ADHD symptoms, such as getting regular exercise, making to-do lists, keeping a calendar, and eating nutritious foods.

Follow up with your mental health specialist as often as needed or if you require a prescription refill. Call the Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services office any time with questions.

Schedule an in-person or virtual mental health evaluation at Holistic Behavioral Health Multi Services by phone or request one online today to get screened or treated for ADHD.