ADHD Psychiatrists in Weston, MA

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Kirstin Ritchie
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02193  (Online Only)
Harborside Psychiatrics offers medication management to clients of all ages and genders. We are specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and PTSD, with a particular passion for working with athletes. We also have extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Harborside Psychiatrics offers medication management to clients of all ages and genders. We are specialized in the treatment of eating disorders and PTSD, with a particular passion for working with athletes. We also have extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
(860) 831-4708 View (860) 831-4708
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Kiran S Lulla
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA, DFAACAP
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02493
I have treated anxiety, depression, ADHD and Bipolar disorder in medically complicated individuals.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions? Are they having problems with limit setting? Or going through developmental changes? Relationship issues with friends or family members? Transitioning from elementary school to middle school? For the past 25 years, I have helped patients and their families with these issues and many more as a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. As Medical Director at Boston Children’s Hospital and at Metro West Medical Center, I have supported families through these various issues. I have an active faculty appointment at both Harvard University and Tufts University.
I have treated anxiety, depression, ADHD and Bipolar disorder in medically complicated individuals.
Is your child or teenager struggling with transitions? Are they having problems with limit setting? Or going through developmental changes? Relationship issues with friends or family members? Transitioning from elementary school to middle school? For the past 25 years, I have helped patients and their families with these issues and many more as a Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. As Medical Director at Boston Children’s Hospital and at Metro West Medical Center, I have supported families through these various issues. I have an active faculty appointment at both Harvard University and Tufts University.
(339) 666-6618 View (339) 666-6618
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Joe Gallego
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
Making the decision to pursue psychiatric treatment requires courage and motivation. As your psychiatrist, I honor your willingness to be vulnerable with me by being transparent with you throughout our work together. My clinical approach balances directness with empathy, shared expectation with flexibility, and professionalism with humor and warmth. I provide psychiatric evaluations, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and medication management to adolescents and adults. I am passionate about caring for LGBTQIA+ people, and I have been researching and teaching about queer issues in health care for the past ten years.
(508) 374-9271 View (508) 374-9271
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Kind Mind Behavioral Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
Currently accepting new patients! Seeking mental health treatment can be a daunting task. Congrats on taking this first step! At Kind Mind, we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment where patients can feel comfortable, heard and that they are in partnership with their doctor to meet their goals. Therapy can be a wonderful way for patients to understand themselves, relationships, and patterns of interacting in a deeper way to effect positive change in their lives. At times, medication is needed in conjunction with therapy to address acuity of symptoms and augment progress. We also provide medication evaluation and treatment.
(617) 544-0403 View (617) 544-0403
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Renee Marie Garbitt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, C-NP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Weston, MA 02493  (Online Only)
Now accepting new referrals.- At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs. Our approach is compassionate, individually tailored and aimed at reducing distressing symptoms while improving overall quality of life.​
Now accepting new referrals.- At Grounded Interventions Psychiatric Services we offer treatment grounded in empirically supported strategies to address a dynamic set of behavioral health needs. Our approach is compassionate, individually tailored and aimed at reducing distressing symptoms while improving overall quality of life.​
(508) 886-3921 View (508) 886-3921
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Maria Pia Rogines Velo
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weston, MA 02493
Not accepting new clients
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome. These challenges often time come from developmental crisis, life stressors, behavioral patterns or disease. We deal with conflicting feelings and thoughts that are in our way to develop at our full potential, build meaningful relationships and succeed academically and professionally. It takes courage and self-awarness to ask for help when we feel the most vulnerable. I am committed to provide a warm, compassionate and safe environment that promotes growth and collaborative work .
Throughout childhood and adulthood, we sometimes encounter challenges that are not easy to overcome. These challenges often time come from developmental crisis, life stressors, behavioral patterns or disease. We deal with conflicting feelings and thoughts that are in our way to develop at our full potential, build meaningful relationships and succeed academically and professionally. It takes courage and self-awarness to ask for help when we feel the most vulnerable. I am committed to provide a warm, compassionate and safe environment that promotes growth and collaborative work .
(617) 934-6239 View (617) 934-6239

More Psychiatrists Nearby

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Mark Monfasani
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, AGNP
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02466
I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
I am a nurse practitioner offering medication management, and other treatments for mental health through Empowered Psychiatry. I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in. I prioritize mutual open communication in order to work with each individual's goals. I try to avoid stigma and shame, including about substances, neurodivergence, and unfortunate past events, and I aim to work together to define and pursue health and wellness goals.
I have training and experience in mental health as well as primary care, sexual health, HIV care, and LGBTQ+ health care, and I can help with depression, anxiety, attention deficit, OCD, PTSD, and more.
I am a nurse practitioner offering medication management, and other treatments for mental health through Empowered Psychiatry. I am Johns Hopkins-educated, LGBTQ+ positive, sex-positive, poly-, body- and kink positive, and I am pretty calm, casual, and relaxed, with some dry humor sprinkled in. I prioritize mutual open communication in order to work with each individual's goals. I try to avoid stigma and shame, including about substances, neurodivergence, and unfortunate past events, and I aim to work together to define and pursue health and wellness goals.
(781) 660-1604 View (781) 660-1604
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Clarity Peak Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
I understand the challenges of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders.
My ideal Clients are individuals who are deeply invested in their mental well-being. These are people grappling with emotional and psychological challenges, seeking not just treatment but a path to mental clarity and wellness. They value a compassionate approach and are looking for personalized care that resonates with their unique experiences. They desire a holistic approach to mental health. They're looking for affordable, accessible services that provide empathetic and understanding care. It's all about feeling supported and empowered throughout their mental health journey,
I understand the challenges of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, and Personality Disorders.
My ideal Clients are individuals who are deeply invested in their mental well-being. These are people grappling with emotional and psychological challenges, seeking not just treatment but a path to mental clarity and wellness. They value a compassionate approach and are looking for personalized care that resonates with their unique experiences. They desire a holistic approach to mental health. They're looking for affordable, accessible services that provide empathetic and understanding care. It's all about feeling supported and empowered throughout their mental health journey,
(339) 675-1333 View (339) 675-1333
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Dr. Nuzhat Farooqui
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453
Specialized with Mental disorders, Mood disorders, Psychotic disorders, Emotional disorders, Anxiety, Attention Deficit disorder ( ADD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), Bipolar disorders, Gender identity disorders, Substance abuses, Sexual disorder, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD).
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
Specialized with Mental disorders, Mood disorders, Psychotic disorders, Emotional disorders, Anxiety, Attention Deficit disorder ( ADD), Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD), Bipolar disorders, Gender identity disorders, Substance abuses, Sexual disorder, Schizophrenia, Dementia, Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD).
Graduated from the Gandhi Medical College located at Musheerabad, Secunderabad, India in 1980, specialized in Psychiatry with 40 years of practice. Residency at West Ros Park Mental Health Center. Was a participant in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program,Medicare Electronic Health Record,Medicare Electronic Prescribing.
(774) 228-7563 View (774) 228-7563
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Joseph Allaire
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453
Along those lines, I employ motivational interviewing with my patients to facilitate the achievement of small goals, which add up to big accomplishments.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with multiple years of experience working in Psychiatric and Critical Care Nursing. I have experience treating various Psychiatric disorders and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
Along those lines, I employ motivational interviewing with my patients to facilitate the achievement of small goals, which add up to big accomplishments.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with multiple years of experience working in Psychiatric and Critical Care Nursing. I have experience treating various Psychiatric disorders and enjoy working with people in all life stages.
(617) 433-5898 View (617) 433-5898
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David Chindo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is David Chindo (DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN) and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have several years of experience working with individuals with various mental health disorders, across the lifespan and with diverse groups of people. I diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications to treat various mental health disorders including; anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD.
Hello! My name is David Chindo (DNP, PMHNP-BC, APRN) and I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have several years of experience working with individuals with various mental health disorders, across the lifespan and with diverse groups of people. I diagnose, treat, and prescribe medications to treat various mental health disorders including; anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD.
(857) 567-6041 View (857) 567-6041
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TETRA Behavioral Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, C, AGNP, BC
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
I offer services to clients from age 18 years to across the lifespan with ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Depression.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty concentrating on tasks, and having sleep problems? Mental illness can affect every aspect of your life. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet every individual's unique physical and mental health, and wellness needs no matter what situation life brings to them. It is always a challenge for clients going through a divorce, losing a relative or job, having a terminal illness, adjusting to a new school or location, retiring, and taking care of elderly –ill parents.
I offer services to clients from age 18 years to across the lifespan with ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Depression.
Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, having difficulty concentrating on tasks, and having sleep problems? Mental illness can affect every aspect of your life. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who strives to meet every individual's unique physical and mental health, and wellness needs no matter what situation life brings to them. It is always a challenge for clients going through a divorce, losing a relative or job, having a terminal illness, adjusting to a new school or location, retiring, and taking care of elderly –ill parents.
(781) 437-4200 View (781) 437-4200
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Eleftheria Tsavoussis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PCNS
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02451
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
Tsavoussis offers psychopharmacologic treatment for adult clients with a focus on resistant depression, anxiety and panic disorders, ADHD testing and management, DNA testing for genetically-customized therapies, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, bipolar and other mood disorders as well as treatments for a wide range of substance use disorders.
Eleftheria Tsavoussis is a seasoned Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience across multiple healthcare settings. She is the founder and CEO of Waltham Behavioral Health, LLC, a thriving private practice employing experienced, compassionate mental-health providers with diverse areas of expertise. Ms. Tsavoussis is a member of the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and serves on the Massachusetts Action Coalition working to remove restrictions that limit patients' access to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare across a variety of specialties.
(781) 679-5379 View (781) 679-5379
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Harmony Bay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
(617) 712-2798 View (617) 712-2798
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Malini Prabhu
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton, MA 02462
If you need help with anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Substance use, insomnia please call our office to schedule an appointment or can use our website to schedule www.
Dr. Prabhu is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience. She provides comprehensive assessments & offer evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. She provides a warm and collaborative care for adults coping with personal or professional challenges, life transitions, or stressors. Accepting adults ages 18-65 for medication management. She focuses on applying an integrative approach to treatment, combining different psychotherapy modalities and pharmacology.
If you need help with anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Substance use, insomnia please call our office to schedule an appointment or can use our website to schedule www.
Dr. Prabhu is a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience. She provides comprehensive assessments & offer evidence-based medication management for a broad range of psychiatric and psychological disorders. She provides a warm and collaborative care for adults coping with personal or professional challenges, life transitions, or stressors. Accepting adults ages 18-65 for medication management. She focuses on applying an integrative approach to treatment, combining different psychotherapy modalities and pharmacology.
(339) 215-1970 View (339) 215-1970
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Fatou Cisset
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
Fatou diagnoses and prescribes medications to treat various mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Fatou Cisset is a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. Fatou received her Master of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Fatou diagnoses and prescribes medications to treat various mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, and personality disorders.
Fatou Cisset is a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. Fatou received her Master of Science in Nursing from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
(617) 917-3896 View (617) 917-3896
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Molly Sonner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
I am well-versed in providing evidence-based interventions and support for a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Hello, my name is Molly, and I am a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), with a specialization in child and adolescent mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals across all age ranges and from diverse backgrounds, and I am committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to my patients.
I am well-versed in providing evidence-based interventions and support for a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ( ADHD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Hello, my name is Molly, and I am a passionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified by the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), with a specialization in child and adolescent mental health. I have extensive experience working with individuals across all age ranges and from diverse backgrounds, and I am committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to my patients.
(617) 668-1910 View (617) 668-1910
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Aaron R Quiggle
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified Verified
Newton, MA 02466
I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
I am a Harvard, Columbia/Cornell, and UC San Francisco trained adult, child/adolescent, and addiction psychiatrist. In addition to treating mental health disorders across the lifespan (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, for instance), I have particular expertise and experience in treating people of any age with co-occurring struggles with substances, such as opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and alcohol.
(781) 546-4986 View (781) 546-4986
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Nataliya Rozenvayn
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified Verified
Waltham, MA 02453
Nataliya is a practicing clinician at Boston Neurobehavioral Associates, treating patients of all ages with a variety of mental health diagnoses. She moved to the US from Ukraine in 1991, with a degree in physics from the University of Tartu, Estonia. Nataliya received her Bachelor of Art in Biology from Wellesley College and studied platelet signaling at Beth Israel Hospital. She later entered a field of drug discovery as a platelet biologist and immunologist and worked at Biogen IDEC and Merk. Then, she graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.
Nataliya is a practicing clinician at Boston Neurobehavioral Associates, treating patients of all ages with a variety of mental health diagnoses. She moved to the US from Ukraine in 1991, with a degree in physics from the University of Tartu, Estonia. Nataliya received her Bachelor of Art in Biology from Wellesley College and studied platelet signaling at Beth Israel Hospital. She later entered a field of drug discovery as a platelet biologist and immunologist and worked at Biogen IDEC and Merk. Then, she graduated from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.
(508) 979-5557 View (508) 979-5557
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Nathalee Walker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Auburndale, MA 02466  (Online Only)
Welcome to Walker Psychiatry LLC! I'm Nathalee Walker PMHNP-BC. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - taking this step can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there.
Welcome to Walker Psychiatry LLC! I'm Nathalee Walker PMHNP-BC. Take a moment to acknowledge you've taken the first step towards bettering your mental health because, let's be honest - taking this step can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there.
(617) 675-4978 View (617) 675-4978
ADHD Psychiatrists

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.