ADHD Treatment Centers in Holladay, UT

Photo of Heather Daybell - Ellie Mental Health - Salt Lake Valley, Treatment Center
Ellie Mental Health - Salt Lake Valley
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84121
We are an outpatient mental health clinic that employs therapists with diverse backgrounds, interests, and specialities to ensure our practice is able to support the unique needs of our community. Our therapists specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, LGBTQ+ Issues, Disordered Eating, ADHD, Grief, and Addiction (not exhaustive). We know that doing the work to improve mental health can be hard, which is why we don't want access to be a barrier for anyone. We work with clients of all ages, accept most major insurances (with more coming!), and offer in-person and virtual options to meet individual needs. ¡Y hablamos español!
We are an outpatient mental health clinic that employs therapists with diverse backgrounds, interests, and specialities to ensure our practice is able to support the unique needs of our community. Our therapists specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, LGBTQ+ Issues, Disordered Eating, ADHD, Grief, and Addiction (not exhaustive). We know that doing the work to improve mental health can be hard, which is why we don't want access to be a barrier for anyone. We work with clients of all ages, accept most major insurances (with more coming!), and offer in-person and virtual options to meet individual needs. ¡Y hablamos español!
(385) 993-5031 View (385) 993-5031
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Pinnacle Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84121
Comes from addressing the root of the addiction- not just the addiction itself. We believe that inpatient rehab is at the root of real, lasting recovery. We use the full continuum of care to walk with you through every step of your personalized recovery journey. Our focus on family, community, and dual diagnosis sets us apart as Utah's premiere inpatient rehab center.
Comes from addressing the root of the addiction- not just the addiction itself. We believe that inpatient rehab is at the root of real, lasting recovery. We use the full continuum of care to walk with you through every step of your personalized recovery journey. Our focus on family, community, and dual diagnosis sets us apart as Utah's premiere inpatient rehab center.
(801) 830-3355 View (801) 830-3355
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Center For Human Potential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84117
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and are on the cutting edge of using psychedelic treatments, such as Spravato and ketamine, to help people with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. We accept most health insurance plans.
At Center for Human Potential, located in downtown Salt Lake City, we focus on helping people achieve balance and fulfillment. We have many talented psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists able to help children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with a variety of difficulties. We provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. We also prescribe psychiatric medication and are on the cutting edge of using psychedelic treatments, such as Spravato and ketamine, to help people with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. We accept most health insurance plans.
(385) 290-3828 View (385) 290-3828
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Advanced Awareness Counseling, LLC.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Holladay, UT 84117
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
Advanced Awareness Counseling, is a DHS licensed Outpatient Mental Health facility and group private practice. Our qualified mental health providers have been selected for their outstanding educational credentials, experience in the field, client care principles, and high integrity and experience in their particular fields of specialty. Our therapists have expertise in the area of LGBTQ+, particularly Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming/Gender Identity/Gender Dysphoria, Faith Crises or Faith Transitions, Minority Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and more! Conversational Spanish Speaking services also offered. We specialize in working with gender spectrum clients and we openly and willingly write WPATH standard compliant letters for all procedures and for insurance company approvals for the transgender community. We also specialize in evaluating for and writing Emotional Support Animal letters.
(801) 509-6907 View (801) 509-6907

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Utah Trauma and Addiction Centers, Eagle Mountain
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
At half the cost of most private facilities and treatment centers, the Utah Addiction Centers' multi-disorder treatment provides personalized outpatient and residential treatment for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual disorders (including pornography) and other problems. Our fully licensed and credentialed clinical team includes addiction certified physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, licensed addiction counselors, recreational therapists, interventionists, and dieticians. We understand you already suffer from shame and guilt... we don't add to it, we help you overcome it!
(801) 701-1339 View (801) 701-1339
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NeuroLife Healing
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Here to coordinate healing for people with Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Insomnia, among other symptoms including Addiction/Alcoholism (IOP Program), and to promote positive and optimal mental health.
Here to coordinate healing for people with Major Depressive Disorder, Treatment Resistant Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Insomnia, among other symptoms including Addiction/Alcoholism (IOP Program), and to promote positive and optimal mental health.
(385) 220-7597 View (385) 220-7597
Photo of Jason Wagner - Moving Forward Counseling - Day Treatment/IOP, CMHC, LCSW, APRN, ACMHC, CSW, Treatment Center
Moving Forward Counseling - Day Treatment/IOP
Treatment Center, CMHC, LCSW, APRN, ACMHC, CSW
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84094
Our clients are those struggling with mental health issues that have created a situation where they are experiencing instability in their personal and professional lives. This includes: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Grief/Loss, Bipolar Disorder, Substance use, ADHD, OCD, Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Substance use disorders and more.
Our clients are those struggling with mental health issues that have created a situation where they are experiencing instability in their personal and professional lives. This includes: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Grief/Loss, Bipolar Disorder, Substance use, ADHD, OCD, Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts, Personality disorders, Substance use disorders and more.
(801) 477-6052 View (801) 477-6052
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Youth Care - Adolescent Residential
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Draper, UT 84020
At Youth Care Treatment Center in Draper, Utah, we provide clinically excellent residential treatment for adolescents ages 11-18 who are suffering from mental health conditions and substance use concerns. We serve young people who have anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Students can enter this level of care directly, and each person receives a customized treatment plan to guide their time with us. We understand the unique developmental needs of children and teens, and our age-appropriate programming is designed to help adolescents build a strong foundation for healing. Each student’s length of stay in our residential program depends on their response to treatment, cooperation, and overall goals. However, most students remain in our residential program for four to five months.
At Youth Care Treatment Center in Draper, Utah, we provide clinically excellent residential treatment for adolescents ages 11-18 who are suffering from mental health conditions and substance use concerns. We serve young people who have anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reactive attachment disorder (RAD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Students can enter this level of care directly, and each person receives a customized treatment plan to guide their time with us. We understand the unique developmental needs of children and teens, and our age-appropriate programming is designed to help adolescents build a strong foundation for healing. Each student’s length of stay in our residential program depends on their response to treatment, cooperation, and overall goals. However, most students remain in our residential program for four to five months.
(385) 832-6806 View (385) 832-6806
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New Haven Residential Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
We offer residential treatment and boarding schools for teenage girls ages 14-18 in Utah and throughout the United States. We help to empower your child with the skills to heal from life's traumas and give families a chance to move forward together. With an emphasis on family-focused treatment, we help adolescent and teen girls overcome difficult mental health challenges through family-focused therapy and create lasting change that heals and empowers young women.
(385) 442-9366 View (385) 442-9366
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Maple Mountain Mental Health & Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs in Utah. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Our team of therapists provides services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from Mental Health conditions such as PTSD, Trauma, Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety, and even addiction problems. Providing people with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
Nestled in a quaint neighborhood at the foot of the Wasatch Range, we offer a beautiful and relaxing environment for recovery. Maple Mountain Recovery provides a full spectrum of mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs in Utah. We incorporate holistic treatment concepts that promote the healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Our team of therapists provides services for individuals eighteen years or older and holds a license for both mental health primary and substance use disorder. We are dedicated to helping clients recover from Mental Health conditions such as PTSD, Trauma, Bi-polar Disorder, Anxiety, and even addiction problems. Providing people with a welcoming, safe environment allows them to heal and become empowered. Maple Mountain Recovery offers: Yoga Nidra, Bio-Sound Lounge, Sweat Lodge, EMDR, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Neurofeedback, CES, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as group and experiential therapy.
(801) 876-1694 View (801) 876-1694
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Forte Strong
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
IS YOUR SON CHOOSING VIDEO GAMES OVER LIFE? If so, your son is "Failing to Launch". Forte Strong is a Failure to Launch program specifically designed to give your son the independent living skills and confidence he needs to succeed in life and achieve independence in 6 months. We get your son off the couch, out of the house and ready to take on the world! Failure to launch syndrome is categorized by the inability of young adults to leave home and become independent. We use a proprietary and results based coaching method to neutralize anxiety and promote confidence, creating monumental changes within our students in a very short amount of time. In fact, it is common for parents to see marked improvement in just a few months. How we do it is simple; we only use what works. With over 18 years of combined experience, we've learned what is crucial for your son's development and we get right to work.
(435) 657-5567 View (435) 657-5567
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Family Bootcamp
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84171
Based in beautiful St. George, Utah; the Family Bootcamp provides youth and parents with a life-changing five day intense, therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the high desert, majestic red rocks in Southern Utah. A Family Bootcamp is the ideal intervention for families that are not yet ready to place their teen in a long-term residential treatment program but are seeking help learning to manage problematic behaviors that are occurring in the home.
Based in beautiful St. George, Utah; the Family Bootcamp provides youth and parents with a life-changing five day intense, therapeutic wilderness experience in the heart of the high desert, majestic red rocks in Southern Utah. A Family Bootcamp is the ideal intervention for families that are not yet ready to place their teen in a long-term residential treatment program but are seeking help learning to manage problematic behaviors that are occurring in the home.
(866) 370-0317 View (866) 370-0317
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Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School offers a nurturing and supportive environment, with the clinical sophistication of a residential treatment center. Our program fosters healthy identity development, self confidence and a sense of belonging. The beautiful campus is intentionally located in northwest Montana, where the landscape offers year-round recreation for our robust adventure therapy program. The tranquility of living on a lake in the midst of the Rockies creates a peaceful environment for healing and growth. Students are 13-18 years of age, and attend the school for one year or more. Family involvement is imperative, and a crucial component to the program. Students live family style in one of three homes, where they are encouraged to build on personal strengths while they examine and challenge old patterns that have prevented growth.
Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School offers a nurturing and supportive environment, with the clinical sophistication of a residential treatment center. Our program fosters healthy identity development, self confidence and a sense of belonging. The beautiful campus is intentionally located in northwest Montana, where the landscape offers year-round recreation for our robust adventure therapy program. The tranquility of living on a lake in the midst of the Rockies creates a peaceful environment for healing and growth. Students are 13-18 years of age, and attend the school for one year or more. Family involvement is imperative, and a crucial component to the program. Students live family style in one of three homes, where they are encouraged to build on personal strengths while they examine and challenge old patterns that have prevented growth.
(406) 719-6749 View (406) 719-6749
Photo of Shannon Weaver - Corner Canyon Health Centers, LCSW, Treatment Center
Corner Canyon Health Centers
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Draper, UT 84020
We strive to deliver exceptional care that helps you heal from mental health concerns and offer treatment for a broad range of mental health diagnoses. The foundation of our care comes from helping you get to the root of your issues. To accomplish this, we use extensive and comprehensive testing that helps our staff have a clear understanding of the issues. Then, we can help you address the issues at hand and help you see a way forward. We specialize in helping you rediscover health and happiness after struggling with a mental health diagnosis. Your experience of a mental health diagnosis will be unique. If you are unsure of your diagnosis but are struggling with your mental health, that is okay. We understand that you may not have a full or clear picture of your mental health challenges. As a treatment facility, we will help you to discover the reasons behind your mental health challenges and address these issues. We offer top-of-the-line care that can help you reclaim your health and happiness after mental health difficulties.
We strive to deliver exceptional care that helps you heal from mental health concerns and offer treatment for a broad range of mental health diagnoses. The foundation of our care comes from helping you get to the root of your issues. To accomplish this, we use extensive and comprehensive testing that helps our staff have a clear understanding of the issues. Then, we can help you address the issues at hand and help you see a way forward. We specialize in helping you rediscover health and happiness after struggling with a mental health diagnosis. Your experience of a mental health diagnosis will be unique. If you are unsure of your diagnosis but are struggling with your mental health, that is okay. We understand that you may not have a full or clear picture of your mental health challenges. As a treatment facility, we will help you to discover the reasons behind your mental health challenges and address these issues. We offer top-of-the-line care that can help you reclaim your health and happiness after mental health difficulties.
(385) 557-1993 View (385) 557-1993
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I Am Recovery Outpatient (Mental and Substance)
Treatment Center, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84070
We work well with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We believe that lasting change comes when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain to change. This intersection between pain and change is part of all of us at different times in our lives. We must connect with others and something greater than ourselves in those interceding times.We believe that purposeful living brings us the greatest potential for lasting happiness.
We work well with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. We believe that lasting change comes when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain to change. This intersection between pain and change is part of all of us at different times in our lives. We must connect with others and something greater than ourselves in those interceding times.We believe that purposeful living brings us the greatest potential for lasting happiness.
(801) 797-3878 View (801) 797-3878
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Moriah Behavioral Health: Teen Mood & Anxiety
Treatment Center, LCSW
Verified Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
At Moriah Behavioral Health we believe in the power of purpose, passion, and identity on the healing and development of young people. We call this Igniting Potential. While there is no easy answer to the variety of Mental Health struggles facing our youth, we find that having purpose keeps our clients on course, and brings focus and drive to the task of achieving and maintaining stability. From the first call, through the various levels of care, and as our clients "carry the torch" and reintegrate as members of society, the Ignite Teen Treatment team works side by side with our clients and their families to ensure that our clients strive for and achieve their optimal potential.
At Moriah Behavioral Health we believe in the power of purpose, passion, and identity on the healing and development of young people. We call this Igniting Potential. While there is no easy answer to the variety of Mental Health struggles facing our youth, we find that having purpose keeps our clients on course, and brings focus and drive to the task of achieving and maintaining stability. From the first call, through the various levels of care, and as our clients "carry the torch" and reintegrate as members of society, the Ignite Teen Treatment team works side by side with our clients and their families to ensure that our clients strive for and achieve their optimal potential.
(702) 819-8716 View (702) 819-8716
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Solara Mental Health for Veterans
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
All Semi-Private Studios and Private Treatment Offices for Maximum Safety and Wellness. Premier Veterans Psychiatric Treatment Program treating a broad spectrum of psychological disorders with specific programs for Veteran-centric issues. We are an unparalleled and Veterans only, in-residence psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach, San Diego. Obtain the healing you deserve in total comfort provided by a highly experienced, respectful, professional team of experts, who want you to be the best possible version of yourself. Call Now: 844.600.9647 Fully contracted with the VA (TriWest Insurance).
All Semi-Private Studios and Private Treatment Offices for Maximum Safety and Wellness. Premier Veterans Psychiatric Treatment Program treating a broad spectrum of psychological disorders with specific programs for Veteran-centric issues. We are an unparalleled and Veterans only, in-residence psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach, San Diego. Obtain the healing you deserve in total comfort provided by a highly experienced, respectful, professional team of experts, who want you to be the best possible version of yourself. Call Now: 844.600.9647 Fully contracted with the VA (TriWest Insurance).
(844) 920-2512 View (844) 920-2512
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New Beginnings Behavioral Treatment Agency
Treatment Center, CARF
Not Verified Not Verified
West Jordan, UT 84088
The philosophy of New Beginnings is a multifaceted and collaborative approach based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Using true client centered methods, interventions and treatments are tailored to focus on patterns of thinking that are maladaptive and the beliefs that undermine such thinking. Our treatment process is two fold: (1) helping our clients make true internal change through exploring and healing emotional scars, while (2) helping our clients extinguish and replace overt behaviors through external modification, resulting in the overall corrective emotional experience.
The philosophy of New Beginnings is a multifaceted and collaborative approach based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Using true client centered methods, interventions and treatments are tailored to focus on patterns of thinking that are maladaptive and the beliefs that undermine such thinking. Our treatment process is two fold: (1) helping our clients make true internal change through exploring and healing emotional scars, while (2) helping our clients extinguish and replace overt behaviors through external modification, resulting in the overall corrective emotional experience.
(801) 754-4155 View (801) 754-4155
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Emerge Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Jordan, UT 84095
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young adult women. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a day treatment (5 days a week/5 hours a day), intensive outpatient (3 days a week/3 hours a day), and general outpatient therapy.
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and holistic treatment facility designed to address the mental health needs of young adult women. With a focus on the well-being of the whole person, Emerge offers a day treatment (5 days a week/5 hours a day), intensive outpatient (3 days a week/3 hours a day), and general outpatient therapy.
(385) 707-2638 View (385) 707-2638
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Embark Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Located in Greeley, Colorado, our residential treatment center provides healing care for adolescents and teen girls and boys struggling with behavioral health issues. Our peaceful, therapeutic environment in Colorado and high standards of treatment provides the perfect environment for youths to overcome difficult mental health issues.
Located in Greeley, Colorado, our residential treatment center provides healing care for adolescents and teen girls and boys struggling with behavioral health issues. Our peaceful, therapeutic environment in Colorado and high standards of treatment provides the perfect environment for youths to overcome difficult mental health issues.
(970) 431-6372 View (970) 431-6372

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ADHD Treatment Centers

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.