ADHD Therapists in Bay Roberts, NL
Dale Counselling Services (Debbie Dale)
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bay Roberts, NL A0A
Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. Mental health support is vital part of overall wellness and finding the right therapist to work with you is important. I offer therapy from the perspective that you are the expert in your life, and along the way, guidance, compassion, validation, skill teaching may be needed. This is where I can be helpful! I have extensive knowledge working with a diverse clientele in the mental health and addictions field and my passion is working with and helping others through their wellness journey. I offer a safe, comfortable and non-judgemental space for you to share your story.
Sometimes, life can be overwhelming. Mental health support is vital part of overall wellness and finding the right therapist to work with you is important. I offer therapy from the perspective that you are the expert in your life, and along the way, guidance, compassion, validation, skill teaching may be needed. This is where I can be helpful! I have extensive knowledge working with a diverse clientele in the mental health and addictions field and my passion is working with and helping others through their wellness journey. I offer a safe, comfortable and non-judgemental space for you to share your story.
With a background in Education and Social Work, I am honoured to have the opportunity build a connection with the children, teens and young adults I work with. Reaching out and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is such a difficult thing to do. My goal is to focus on the importance of connection in order to build a strong therapeutic rapport. Having a strong connection, feeling seen, heard and validated are important parts of my practice. This allows me to work alongside the people who enter my office, to build on their current strengths and to incorporate new skills in order to navigate their daily lives effectively
With a background in Education and Social Work, I am honoured to have the opportunity build a connection with the children, teens and young adults I work with. Reaching out and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is such a difficult thing to do. My goal is to focus on the importance of connection in order to build a strong therapeutic rapport. Having a strong connection, feeling seen, heard and validated are important parts of my practice. This allows me to work alongside the people who enter my office, to build on their current strengths and to incorporate new skills in order to navigate their daily lives effectively
Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Bay Roberts, NL A0A (Online Only)
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
Careworks Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bay Roberts, NL A0A
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
Do you struggle with overwhelming emotions, trouble focusing, or just can't turn off your mind to sleep? Is each day a challenge to start? Do you sometimes feel like nobody understands what you are facing? Feel alone or abandoned? Would you like to start the day feeling like you have the skills to move forward in a purposeful and fulfilling way? At Careworks we have a team that have been practicing in the mental health field for many years, some have more than 15 years of experience. We are a team of individuals who focus on and love helping others! Contact us today for a free consultation, and begin your healing journey.
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We are also equipped to conduct comprehensive child, adolescent and adult psychological assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.
Dr. Micah Tilley is a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador and Director of the Connections Clinic. At the Connections Clinic, we understand that concerns about your child's or adolescent's learning, development, mood and/or behaviour can feel overwhelming. We are here to help by answering your questions and putting facts and ideas together to generate targeted solutions for you and your child. When we connect the dots, we come to a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Together, we will work with you to develop a holistic understanding of your child's strengths and needs.
We are also equipped to conduct comprehensive child, adolescent and adult psychological assessments for learning disabilities, ADHD, etc.
Dr. Micah Tilley is a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland & Labrador and Director of the Connections Clinic. At the Connections Clinic, we understand that concerns about your child's or adolescent's learning, development, mood and/or behaviour can feel overwhelming. We are here to help by answering your questions and putting facts and ideas together to generate targeted solutions for you and your child. When we connect the dots, we come to a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. Together, we will work with you to develop a holistic understanding of your child's strengths and needs.
Hi, I'm Ashley (she/her) and I'm a clinical social worker and therapist, offering virtual and in-person counselling sessions for adults and couples. One of the most difficult decisions can be reaching out for supports - this underlying anxiety and stress for potential clients helps inform and shape my practice whereby my focus is working to create a warm, welcoming and calm space for individuals and couples to share their experiences, challenges and hopes in a safe space.
Hi, I'm Ashley (she/her) and I'm a clinical social worker and therapist, offering virtual and in-person counselling sessions for adults and couples. One of the most difficult decisions can be reaching out for supports - this underlying anxiety and stress for potential clients helps inform and shape my practice whereby my focus is working to create a warm, welcoming and calm space for individuals and couples to share their experiences, challenges and hopes in a safe space.
Online Therapists
Curtis Pittman - Queer-Affirmative Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Life can present many struggles that lead us to feel overwhelmed. A warm and supportive safe space provides the foundation for self-exploration and building new skill sets that help us through these moments. Whether your concerns are related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and/or grief, I aim to provide compassionate care that validates your experience and supports your goals. - - - Now offering private team-based Adult ADHD Assessments with a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador. - - -
Life can present many struggles that lead us to feel overwhelmed. A warm and supportive safe space provides the foundation for self-exploration and building new skill sets that help us through these moments. Whether your concerns are related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, and/or grief, I aim to provide compassionate care that validates your experience and supports your goals. - - - Now offering private team-based Adult ADHD Assessments with a Registered Psychologist in Newfoundland and Labrador. - - -
Stefan Graham Mifflen
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, ND
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conception Bay South, NL A1X (Online Only)
I have helped those living with ADHD, autism, self regulation concerns and addictions.
I feel people need to communicate with each other more often. We need to talk in a non-judgmental environment and realize that it's ok to ask for help. I will try to help anyone who wants to make positive changes in their life. I feel counselling is not only for those living with a mental health disorder, it is also for those who wish to maintain optimal overall wellness.
I have helped those living with ADHD, autism, self regulation concerns and addictions.
I feel people need to communicate with each other more often. We need to talk in a non-judgmental environment and realize that it's ok to ask for help. I will try to help anyone who wants to make positive changes in their life. I feel counselling is not only for those living with a mental health disorder, it is also for those who wish to maintain optimal overall wellness.
I have developed skills as an assessor in areas such as ADHD and learning disorders.
Life can challenge us in many ways. For example, the death of a loved one, peer pressure, relationship concerns or learning difficulties. In my practice I work collaboratively with my clients to help them develop skills to cope and adapt with the uncertainty that life can bring.
I have developed skills as an assessor in areas such as ADHD and learning disorders.
Life can challenge us in many ways. For example, the death of a loved one, peer pressure, relationship concerns or learning difficulties. In my practice I work collaboratively with my clients to help them develop skills to cope and adapt with the uncertainty that life can bring.
Deanne has a special interest in helping individuals and their families learn how to embrace ADHD, develop strategies and build skills that can help individuals feel success, change how they think and feel about themselves and improve their daily functioning at home, school/work and navigate relationships.
Deanne has a warm and practical approach. She likes the idea of 'holding space' for individuals where they can safely explore in order to learn more about themselves, develop skills that will help them "lean into" difficult emotions, build resilience and challenge old and gain new perspectives.
Deanne has a special interest in helping individuals and their families learn how to embrace ADHD, develop strategies and build skills that can help individuals feel success, change how they think and feel about themselves and improve their daily functioning at home, school/work and navigate relationships.
Deanne has a warm and practical approach. She likes the idea of 'holding space' for individuals where they can safely explore in order to learn more about themselves, develop skills that will help them "lean into" difficult emotions, build resilience and challenge old and gain new perspectives.
, autism, specific learning disorders, ADHD) as well as the assessment of behavioural issues.
I typically work with clients who are struggling with various aspects of everyday life and would like some support as they work through a difficult time, transition, or issue that has emerged for them. My clients are often seeking ways forward to move through these challenging moments as well as new skills for life ahead so they can thrive once again, and feel fully engaged with life and its positive behaviours and emotions. Much of my time is spent carrying out assessments with clients who are wondering about characteristics they see in themselves, or that their parents wonder about (e.g., autism).
, autism, specific learning disorders, ADHD) as well as the assessment of behavioural issues.
I typically work with clients who are struggling with various aspects of everyday life and would like some support as they work through a difficult time, transition, or issue that has emerged for them. My clients are often seeking ways forward to move through these challenging moments as well as new skills for life ahead so they can thrive once again, and feel fully engaged with life and its positive behaviours and emotions. Much of my time is spent carrying out assessments with clients who are wondering about characteristics they see in themselves, or that their parents wonder about (e.g., autism).
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
A specialized and multidisciplinary team of Registered Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Occupational Therapists (OT). We are dedicated to lifelong learning and bring innovative services to our community. We focus on providing individualized services to you and your family in a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and accepting environment. We value genuine and authentic therapeutic relationships and prioritize your comfort and experience. We provide best practice standard of care in Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) toddler to adult, ADHD, IDD, and SLD.
Michelle Mailhiot
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tors Cove, NL A0A (Online Only)
Are you struggling with feelings of guilt and shame due to trauma? My speciality is to examine and work through those feelings to decrease and eliminate those feelings to increase your self-confidence. Many people feel "stuck" due to past trauma and my goal is to change that so that you are flourishing. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who serves all of Canada (except Quebec). I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, adults and children diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles.
Are you struggling with feelings of guilt and shame due to trauma? My speciality is to examine and work through those feelings to decrease and eliminate those feelings to increase your self-confidence. Many people feel "stuck" due to past trauma and my goal is to change that so that you are flourishing. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who serves all of Canada (except Quebec). I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, adults and children diagnosed with ADHD. Understanding the barriers in a person’s life, and previous trauma, can help identify present day triggers and daily struggles.
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
I am an ADHD Coach with over 10 years of previous experience as an Occupational Therapist. As someone with ADHD myself, I can appreciate the challenges of living with ADHD. My focus is working with adults with ADHD. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, I utilize effective strategies to help you overcome difficulties experienced at home, school, and/or the workplace.
I am an MSW graduate (qualifying) with an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) qualification (pending).
Hi! I’m Hilary - I’m the founder of Flora Foundations and a mental health provider! I’m so glad to meet you! I founded Flora with a goal to provide accessible, comfortable, and reliable mental health services that people get real results from. I offer individual counselling and ADHD assessments, both in-person and online, across Newfoundland and Labrador.
I am an MSW graduate (qualifying) with an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) qualification (pending).
Hi! I’m Hilary - I’m the founder of Flora Foundations and a mental health provider! I’m so glad to meet you! I founded Flora with a goal to provide accessible, comfortable, and reliable mental health services that people get real results from. I offer individual counselling and ADHD assessments, both in-person and online, across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Janet McDonald
Counsellor, MEd , CCC, ND, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down, feeling “never enough”? Maybe you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? Something’s not working…but you don’t know what to do about it. I am so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you engage in honest self-examination, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I'm a Certified ADHD Clinical Services Provider.
Are you feeling anxious, frustrated, stuck or unsure? Are you tired of dealing with the same old issues in your relationships? Do you feel weighed down, feeling “never enough”? Maybe you wonder: Is life supposed to be this hard? Something’s not working…but you don’t know what to do about it. I am so glad you’re here. Searching for a counsellor means you sense an important truth: sometimes you need to connect with another person, who cares and understands, in order to heal and move forward. I can help you engage in honest self-examination, identify what's important to you, and start creating a more authentic and fulfilling life.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
As a Child Therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each child, teen, and young adult I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors.. it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have and introduce new ones that could help. Whether the goal is to help youth with ADHD (or ADHD characteristics), anxiety, emotional regulation, or trauma, I can help both young people and their families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some extra support.
ADHD coping and education are my passions.
Feeling the feelings is hard. Building self-esteem and confidence can feel impossible. Not sleeping, anxiety, stress, and eating too little or too much are all issues that challenge us. Learning how to shift perspective and process traumatic life events. All these things show up, and we each feel them differently. Wanting to be your best self is a good life goal! Everyone is welcome. No judgement.
ADHD coping and education are my passions.
Feeling the feelings is hard. Building self-esteem and confidence can feel impossible. Not sleeping, anxiety, stress, and eating too little or too much are all issues that challenge us. Learning how to shift perspective and process traumatic life events. All these things show up, and we each feel them differently. Wanting to be your best self is a good life goal! Everyone is welcome. No judgement.
Lisa Denty
Counsellor, MACP, BN,RN, CCC, CCTP-II, CCHN(c)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
My goal as a counsellor is to provide you with a safe and supportive space so you can begin exploring the challenges you face. If you are looking for a counsellor who listens with compassion, has lived experience, and proven skills that can help guide you through your tough feelings and thoughts, you have come to the right place. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, intimate partner violence) disordered eating, body image, obesity, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, and grief.
My goal as a counsellor is to provide you with a safe and supportive space so you can begin exploring the challenges you face. If you are looking for a counsellor who listens with compassion, has lived experience, and proven skills that can help guide you through your tough feelings and thoughts, you have come to the right place. I specialize in supporting persons impacted by trauma ( PTSD, sexual, childhood, bullying, abuse, workplace, intimate partner violence) disordered eating, body image, obesity, addiction, ADHD, compassion fatigue/burnout, relationships, parenting, postpartum depression, anxiety, depression, and grief.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and ADHD. I work with clients to set personal and educational goals, accept anxiety as an important and useful tool, develop positive self-identity and establish meaningful relationships. By implementing positive behavioral changes, developing social skills and/or parenting programs we can work together to improve your relationship with yourself, your family and others. I also have experience providing post-secondary students with academic strategy sessions.
Nicole Furey
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1E
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I have experience working with individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, illness, adult ADHD, parenting difficulties, and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
I am a registered social worker and my goal is to create a soft place for you to land. Together we can navigate your life stressors and complicated relationships, develop coping skills, regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths.
As a therapist, I have experience working with individuals experiencing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, illness, adult ADHD, parenting difficulties, and those experiencing suicidal ideation.
I am a registered social worker and my goal is to create a soft place for you to land. Together we can navigate your life stressors and complicated relationships, develop coping skills, regulate your emotions, and discover your strengths.
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families. I offer services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions, family breakdowns, coping, anxiety, depression, ADD/ ADHD, emotional regulation, anger management, and other mental health diagnosis'. I provide brief therapy services which is goal oriented and aimed at debriefing an event, or offering clients new skills they can utilize. This type of service is ideal for those with a limited number of sessions through their insurance or EAP. I also offer more intensive services aimed at helping people work through their trauma.
I have experience providing individual counselling to children, youth, and families. I offer services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions, family breakdowns, coping, anxiety, depression, ADD/ ADHD, emotional regulation, anger management, and other mental health diagnosis'. I provide brief therapy services which is goal oriented and aimed at debriefing an event, or offering clients new skills they can utilize. This type of service is ideal for those with a limited number of sessions through their insurance or EAP. I also offer more intensive services aimed at helping people work through their trauma.
My work includes ADHD education and support, student well-being, in-service teacher support, career exploration, intimate partner violence, trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress-management, grief and many other life challenges.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in student support at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for students’ overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
My work includes ADHD education and support, student well-being, in-service teacher support, career exploration, intimate partner violence, trauma, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, stress-management, grief and many other life challenges.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I have over 10 years experience working in student support at Memorial University and have always been an advocate for students’ overall mental health and wellness. During my graduate studies, I worked closely with women who experienced intimate partner violence. Since beginning my practice in 2020, i've expanded my support to students of all ages, as well as teachers, young adults and adults.
Laura Parsons
Counsellor, BSc, MEd, DCP(c), CCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1A
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming- I get it! It’s important to me that my practice is a safe and inviting space, trauma informed, and free of judgment. Come in and sit with a complementary refreshment and relax before session. We support children, teens, adults and couples. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone. With flexible online booking and virtual therapy, Repose Wellness Collective St. John’s makes it easy to access a team of specialized Counsellors, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists (SLP), and Registered Psychologists offering ADHD, Autism, Learning and Behaviour Assessment.
Insight Therapy and Assessment Services Inc.
Psychologist, RPsych, CCC
Verified Verified
St John's, NL A1B
Our therapists specialize in a variety of life experiences, including ADHD, trauma, anxiety, relationships, depression, and stress.
Immediate openings for counselling and assessment! We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, and certified counsellors that offer therapy and assessment services to individuals age 12 and up. Our team members are trained in a variety of modalities and create a safe space for you to explore concerns or current life problems. We are taking new clients for both in-person and online/phone appointments. Have a look at our gallery for a listing of our clinicians or send an email to inquire. We currently have no wait time for counselling and ADHD assessment.
Our therapists specialize in a variety of life experiences, including ADHD, trauma, anxiety, relationships, depression, and stress.
Immediate openings for counselling and assessment! We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, and certified counsellors that offer therapy and assessment services to individuals age 12 and up. Our team members are trained in a variety of modalities and create a safe space for you to explore concerns or current life problems. We are taking new clients for both in-person and online/phone appointments. Have a look at our gallery for a listing of our clinicians or send an email to inquire. We currently have no wait time for counselling and ADHD assessment.
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When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.
How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.
Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.
How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.