ADHD

More than 10% of children are diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which can carry into adulthood. If you struggle to fully focus and this negatively affects productivity, rely on Dreavita, a telehealth adult and adolescent mental health practice serving patients in Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Alaska, Washington, Colorado, and Florida. Andrea Piazza, MA, and the team treat ADHD remotely to help you flourish. Schedule a telehealth evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. 

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common condition that negatively impacts the ability to focus, pay attention for long periods of time, and sit still. It’s commonly diagnosed during childhood, but many adults also struggle with ADHD. While this mental health concern can hinder your quality of life by diminishing school or work performance, it’s highly treatable by the experts at Dreavita. 

Which symptoms can ADHD cause?

ADHD may lead to:

• Difficulty focusing on tasks
• Impulsiveness
• Disorganization
• Problems multitasking
• Mood swings
• Low frustration tolerance 
• Poor planning
• Restlessness
• Trouble sitting still for long periods
• Poor time management skills
• Difficulty prioritizing tasks
• Problems coping during stressful situations 

This condition can also contribute to poor grades at school, difficulty maintaining stable employment, financial issues, or trouble with interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.

What increases the risk of ADHD? 

The cause of ADHD isn’t fully clear, but its risk factors might include:

• Lead or other toxin exposure during childhood
• Family history of ADHD
• Irregularities in the central nervous system’s development
• Premature birth
• Alcohol, smoking, or drug use during pregnancy 

Despite adopting a healthy lifestyle, ADHD may still develop for unknown reasons.

How is ADHD diagnosed?

The Dreavita team completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to determine if you have ADHD, another mental health concern, or multiple conditions that would benefit from treatment. They discuss your lifestyle, behaviors, emotions, moods, thoughts, and medications to create a personalized treatment plan.

How is ADHD treated?

Treating ADHD may consist of one or more of the following:

• Kintsugi emotional wellness solutions
• Client-centered talk therapy
• Couples and family counseling
• Coaching
• Neurofeedback using Muse™ devices 
• Medications 
• Lifestyle changes
• Financial therapy
• Art therapy
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Sublingual ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
• Lifestyle education 

Dreavita partners with Journey Clinical to offer fully remote KAP. The experts also provide an advanced therapeutic technology rental program, where you can rent neurofeedback or similar devices. The practice utilizes workbooks and worksheets that help you meet goals and thrive. The team takes a holistic, integrative approach to treating ADHD.

It's also helpful to keep a calendar, make do-to lists, and establish a regular routine that includes getting regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, minimizing stress, and sleeping 7-9 hours each night. 

Schedule an ADHD evaluation at Dreavita by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.