Archive for Adult ADHD
Who Needs ADHD Medication?
Posted by: | CommentsLet’s face it - medication treatment for ADD and ADHD is controversial.
It is often a really big decision about whether to start a medication or not.
One of the first questions is this:
Who even needs to take these medicines?
Another way to think about this is:
What is the rational for ADHD medication treatment?
ADHD in Families
Posted by: | CommentsWhen one member of a family has ADD or ADHD, it can have a big impact on ALL members of the family.
And, we know that ADHD is about 80% genetic, so often when one person has ADHD, one or more of the other family members actually have ADHD.
Adult ADD Overwhelm
Posted by: | CommentsIt is very common for adults with ADD to feel overwhelmed. If you are an adult with ADD, or live with one, then you know what I’m talking about. Often ‘living by the to-do list’.
I’ve just posted a video podcast interview with Jennifer Koretsky about this exact topic.
If you want to get some specific strategies to help you to overcome Adult ADD overwhelm, then go visit this video podcast now: Adult ADD Overwhelm.
Adult ADHD: International Statistics
Posted by: | CommentsA recent World Health Organization study indicates that employees with apparent symptoms of adult ADHD lose nearly 22 more work days a year than the average employee.
Additionally, this survey indicates an average of 3.5 percent of the international workforce may suffer from ADHD.
This figure is derived from a recent study, published in Occupational Environmental Medicine, involving adults in 10 countries: Mexico, Lebanon, the United States, Colombia, France and Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
Adult ADD: The Impact
Posted by: | CommentsNew Survey Reveals Extent
ADD/ADHD Affects Adults Day-To-Day
The daily lives of adults are clouded by their ADD/ADHD in a variety of ways, a recent survey discovered. Those adults with ADD/ADHD are concerned about such items as symptom management to goal setting as well as the impact of the disorder on their performance at work.
Adult ADHD: Cosmetic Psychiatry? I Was Enraged…
Posted by: | CommentsAs a reader of this blog you know that I am a big advocate for ADD and ADHD.
I also educate a lot of doctors about this.
A while back, I was teaching some Psychiatrists about Adult ADHD, and they weren’t too interested.
They actually thought it was ‘Cosmetic Psychiatry’.
Coaching for ADHD: Million Dollar Study
Posted by: | CommentsIt was just reported that Dr. Sharon Field from Wayne State University will be leading a national study on coaching for ADHD in college students. This study will have a $1 million dollar budget.
The report explains, “The 27-month study will focus on coaching methods that would help college students diagnosed with ADHD in managing their time, studying for exams and writing assignments.”
ADHD and Driving
Posted by: | CommentsWhen people are considering taking medication for ADD or ADHD, they often feel that it is really optional, and there are no major consequences if they don’t actually take the medicine.
Research is clearly showing that when people with ADD/ADHD get behind the wheel - there is a serious increase in risk for tickets, accidents and injuries.
Vyvanse for Adult ADHD - Quick Results
Posted by: | CommentsScientific Study Reveals:
Vyvanse® eases symptoms of Adult ADD/ADHD in as little as one week
In one of the largest controlled stimulant trials of adults with ADD/ADHD, Vyvanse® proved to be significantly more effective than a placebo at managing the symptoms of the disorder. And it did so for some in as short a time as one week.
