ADHD Treatment Centers in Sandy, UT

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Moving Forward Counseling - Day Treatment/IOP
Treatment Center
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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NeuroLife Healing
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
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
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Ellie Mental Health - Salt Lake Valley
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84092
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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Utah Trauma and Addiction Centers, Eagle Mountain
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
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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Advanced Awareness Counseling, LLC.
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
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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Pinnacle Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
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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Youth Care - Adolescent Outpatient
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
At Youth Care Treatment Center, we understand that adolescents have unique needs when it comes to behavioral health treatment. At our campus, we offer age-appropriate care through our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Draper, Utah. We provide treatment for young people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), conduct disorders, and attachment disorders. Adolescents ages 13-18 can participate in our PHP and receive targeted therapeutic interventions for nine hours per day, five days per week. This treatment option is ideal for young people who don’t require round-the-clock residential care but would still benefit from intensive therapies. At Youth Care, we understand that every young person's healing journey is unique. Therefore, we believe in personalizing their treatment plan as much as possible. Every adolescent’s experience is different, but most young people participate in our PHP for four to five months. In our PHP, adolescents can engage in several different therapies, such as individual therapy up to three times a week, family therapy once a week, and daily group therapies.
At Youth Care Treatment Center, we understand that adolescents have unique needs when it comes to behavioral health treatment. At our campus, we offer age-appropriate care through our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Draper, Utah. We provide treatment for young people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), conduct disorders, and attachment disorders. Adolescents ages 13-18 can participate in our PHP and receive targeted therapeutic interventions for nine hours per day, five days per week. This treatment option is ideal for young people who don’t require round-the-clock residential care but would still benefit from intensive therapies. At Youth Care, we understand that every young person's healing journey is unique. Therefore, we believe in personalizing their treatment plan as much as possible. Every adolescent’s experience is different, but most young people participate in our PHP for four to five months. In our PHP, adolescents can engage in several different therapies, such as individual therapy up to three times a week, family therapy once a week, and daily group therapies.
(385) 526-5314 View (385) 526-5314
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Renaissance Ranch
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Sandy, UT 84092
At Renaissance Ranch, we are one of the few drug treatment centers in Utah that provides a gender-specific therapeutic environment. Our Utah drug rehab for men program provides the appropriate setting for men to deal directly with their substance abuse issues. It is important that distractions are removed so that each client can work through each of the 12 steps and get to a strong level of sobriety. Our Utah treatment center's therapeutic community provides a safe, healing environment for our client. Getting to the core of each client's issues is key to their sobriety. We believe that there are gender-specific issues and we provide gender-specific solutions.
At Renaissance Ranch, we are one of the few drug treatment centers in Utah that provides a gender-specific therapeutic environment. Our Utah drug rehab for men program provides the appropriate setting for men to deal directly with their substance abuse issues. It is important that distractions are removed so that each client can work through each of the 12 steps and get to a strong level of sobriety. Our Utah treatment center's therapeutic community provides a safe, healing environment for our client. Getting to the core of each client's issues is key to their sobriety. We believe that there are gender-specific issues and we provide gender-specific solutions.
(801) 658-9230 View (801) 658-9230
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I Am Recovery Outpatient (Mental and Substance)
Treatment Center
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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New Beginnings Behavioral Treatment Agency
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
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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TherapyUtah
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84070
We are Utah's mental health and relationship experts. We help individuals, couples, and families overcome various mental health and relationship struggles, including trauma, trust betrayal, and addiction-based relationship struggles. We are amongst Utah's leading experts in treating sex addiction, compulsive pornography use, and relational-based traumas (betrayal trauma or relationship PTSD). Our expertly trained therapists help individuals and couples in setting healthy boundaries, implementing healthy lifestyle changes, repairing and rebuilding trust and healthy attachments, and facilitating full disclosures of betrayal and addictions. Our therapists are trained in proven therapeutic methodologies (such as EMDR, ART, IFS, etc.) to ensure you, your partner, and your family experience real healing and results. We also help those who struggle with depression, anxiety, faith transitions, relational or life crisis, other addictions, mental and emotional traumas (PTSD), behavioral and emotional issues and disorders (and more). Therapy Utah is committed to helping people of all identities, genders, and ages in a safe and specialized therapeutic space (in-person or online).
We are Utah's mental health and relationship experts. We help individuals, couples, and families overcome various mental health and relationship struggles, including trauma, trust betrayal, and addiction-based relationship struggles. We are amongst Utah's leading experts in treating sex addiction, compulsive pornography use, and relational-based traumas (betrayal trauma or relationship PTSD). Our expertly trained therapists help individuals and couples in setting healthy boundaries, implementing healthy lifestyle changes, repairing and rebuilding trust and healthy attachments, and facilitating full disclosures of betrayal and addictions. Our therapists are trained in proven therapeutic methodologies (such as EMDR, ART, IFS, etc.) to ensure you, your partner, and your family experience real healing and results. We also help those who struggle with depression, anxiety, faith transitions, relational or life crisis, other addictions, mental and emotional traumas (PTSD), behavioral and emotional issues and disorders (and more). Therapy Utah is committed to helping people of all identities, genders, and ages in a safe and specialized therapeutic space (in-person or online).
(385) 254-3522 View (385) 254-3522
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Youth Care - Education Program
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Sandy, UT 84094
Youth Care Treatment Center, located in Draper, Utah, provides quality education services for adolescents ages 11-17 who are participating in our residential treatment program. Our academic program is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is designed to cater to the individual needs of students who are struggling with substance use concerns and mental health disorders. Our certified educators are highly experienced in working with gifted students, adolescents who have learning disabilities, and those facing behavioral challenges. Through our education program, we strive to equip each student with the skills and knowledge for lasting success. Upon enrollment in our academic program at Youth Care, students complete an educational assessment conducted by our teachers. This assessment is designed to determine each student’s academic level and to inform the development of their individualized class schedule. Our academic curriculum is aligned with the Utah State Core Curriculum and offers more than 60 diverse classes for student participation.
Youth Care Treatment Center, located in Draper, Utah, provides quality education services for adolescents ages 11-17 who are participating in our residential treatment program. Our academic program is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is designed to cater to the individual needs of students who are struggling with substance use concerns and mental health disorders. Our certified educators are highly experienced in working with gifted students, adolescents who have learning disabilities, and those facing behavioral challenges. Through our education program, we strive to equip each student with the skills and knowledge for lasting success. Upon enrollment in our academic program at Youth Care, students complete an educational assessment conducted by our teachers. This assessment is designed to determine each student’s academic level and to inform the development of their individualized class schedule. Our academic curriculum is aligned with the Utah State Core Curriculum and offers more than 60 diverse classes for student participation.
(877) 959-8674 View (877) 959-8674
Summit Community Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84070
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
Our goal is to partner with clients to help them achieve their highest potential. We are client focused and solution based. With a large group of therapists, we can offer a wide variety of approaches and personalities to match our clients with the therapist who can best support them in their goals.
(801) 704-5122 View (801) 704-5122
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Highland Springs Specialty Clinic - Riverton
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84091
At Highland Springs Specialty Clinic we strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals can receive superior treatment from our qualified therapists. We focus on providing a valuable experience of help and concern by demonstrating compassion and dedication. We are committed to ensuring that the environment and services offered will provide a comforting and trusting atmosphere.
At Highland Springs Specialty Clinic we strive to provide a comfortable and supportive environment where individuals can receive superior treatment from our qualified therapists. We focus on providing a valuable experience of help and concern by demonstrating compassion and dedication. We are committed to ensuring that the environment and services offered will provide a comforting and trusting atmosphere.
(385) 481-7816 View (385) 481-7816
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Center For Human Potential
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84092
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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Emerge Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy, UT 84094
Emerge Treatment is a comprehensive and individualized facility designed to address the mental health needs of 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 individualized facility designed to address the mental health needs of 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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Zion Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Sandy, UT 84090
Zion Recovery, a subsidiary of Zion Healing is a licensed, residential inpatient and outpatient program dedicated to helping those who suffer overcome mental health and substance use disorders. We specialize in treating veterans and others with issues such as depression, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and return to their families and communities as whole, healthy individuals. Our program goes beyond treating symptoms by addressing the root causes, whether mental, spiritual, or both. We use cutting-edge technologies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback, combined with a strong focus on education about mental health, chronic pain, and addiction. We believe that these challenges can be conquered through spiritual awakening, innovative treatments, and deep personal transformation. At Zion Recovery, you are more than a participant—you are a "Student in Recovery," equipped with the tools to overcome chronic issues. Here, you'll experience a spiritual and healing transformation that will empower you for a lifetime.
Zion Recovery, a subsidiary of Zion Healing is a licensed, residential inpatient and outpatient program dedicated to helping those who suffer overcome mental health and substance use disorders. We specialize in treating veterans and others with issues such as depression, addiction, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, empowering individuals to reclaim their lives and return to their families and communities as whole, healthy individuals. Our program goes beyond treating symptoms by addressing the root causes, whether mental, spiritual, or both. We use cutting-edge technologies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Neurofeedback, combined with a strong focus on education about mental health, chronic pain, and addiction. We believe that these challenges can be conquered through spiritual awakening, innovative treatments, and deep personal transformation. At Zion Recovery, you are more than a participant—you are a "Student in Recovery," equipped with the tools to overcome chronic issues. Here, you'll experience a spiritual and healing transformation that will empower you for a lifetime.
(801) 901-2999 View (801) 901-2999

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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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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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Suncrest Counseling
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
South Jordan, UT 84095
While mental health conditions can feel isolating, with one in four Americans seeking counseling or treatment for mental health concerns, you aren’t alone. Suncrest Counseling is here to help with compassionate, personalized care. We understand that your mental health is central to your well being, and offer treatment for a wide variety of issues and for patients of all ages. We are currently accepting new patients, and we look forward to meeting you. Contact us today to have your questions answered or to make an appointment.
While mental health conditions can feel isolating, with one in four Americans seeking counseling or treatment for mental health concerns, you aren’t alone. Suncrest Counseling is here to help with compassionate, personalized care. We understand that your mental health is central to your well being, and offer treatment for a wide variety of issues and for patients of all ages. We are currently accepting new patients, and we look forward to meeting you. Contact us today to have your questions answered or to make an appointment.
(385) 293-3552 View (385) 293-3552
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.