It is estimated that 8.7 million adults and over 6 million children between the ages of 4 to 17 have ADHD, Attention-Deficit-hyperactivity disorder.

ADHD is a neurological disorder that can affect impulse control, organization skills, regulating emotions and attention in a unique way. Thanks to clinical research, neuroscience, and brain imaging, we know that ADHD is NOT a mental illness, or a behavior disorder, or a specific learning disability. Instead, it is a developmental impairment of the brain’s self management system.

Virtual treatment for ADHD and mental health has been shown to have several advantages. Possibly due to the convenience and comfort of being seen at home. Telemedicine relieves the stress and anxiety of going into an office.

According to a recent article in the National Library of Medicine, Effectiveness of Telehealth services for treating ADHD, “Children assigned to the telehealth service model improved significantly more than children in the augmented primary care”.

Hyperactive or Impulsive ADHD

• Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat
• Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected
• Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is not appropriate
• Often has difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly
• Is often “on the go” or acts as if “driven by a motor”
• Often talks excessively
• Often blurts out answers
• Often has trouble waiting their turn
• Often interrupts others during conversations or game

Inattentive ADHD

• Often makes careless mistakes and has trouble focusing on details
• Often has difficulty sustaining attention
• Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Often does not follow through on instructions and cannot complete tasks
• Often has trouble organizing tasks and activities
• Often avoids or dislikes tasks that require mental effort over a long period of time
• Often loses things necessary for tasks and activities
• Is often easily distracted
• Is often forgetful in performing daily activities

Combination of ADHD presents as a blend of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive behaviors.Telemedicine has become a huge benefit for adults and families. If you or a family member have not spoken with an ADHD treatment provider, now is the time

Here at Mind Garden Mental Health Services, we offer ADHD testing and a range of other services tailored to meet the unique needs of adolescents and adults, we offer support to help you on your journey to wellness. Our goal is to empower you to cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being.

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