ADHD

Behavioral Health located in Glendale, AZ

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) causes a wide range of behavioral problems, including difficulty with attention and completing tasks. If you’ve been living with ADHD symptoms since childhood, talk to Annalyn Rasul, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Nassif, FNP-C, of Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services. At their offices in Glendale, Arizona, they deliver expert diagnoses and effective treatments for ADHD and other mental health conditions. To find out how to manage ADHD and lead a more rewarding, less frustrating life, call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services or book an appointment online today.

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a behavioral condition that develops in childhood. Children with ADHD are often disruptive at home and school, continually on the go and failing to behave as their teachers and parents would like.

Hyperactivity isn’t the only issue — many children get lost in their thoughts and seem unresponsive when spoken to (inattentiveness). They often exhibit some or all of the following symptoms:

Poor organizational skills
Forgetfulness
Difficulty finishing tasks
Trouble concentrating
Often losing things
Avoiding long-lasting tasks
Poor focus
Time wasting
Impulsiveness (acting without thinking)

Although ADHD is better understood now, children still go undiagnosed. The problems ADHD causes follow them into adulthood, causing ongoing difficulties unless they receive expert treatment.

Adult ADHD can affect your ability to study, pursue a career, or maintain personal relationships. Trying to manage untreated ADHD puts a significant psychological strain on you that can be emotionally exhausting and make daily life a struggle.

It’s not unusual for people with untreated ADHD to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.

How is ADHD diagnosed?

Diagnostic testing for ADHD typically involves a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. No lab test can diagnose this condition, so visiting Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services is important to benefit from the team’s extensive experience diagnosing ADHD.

Many common ADHD symptoms are also signs of other disorders, and mental health problems like substance use disorder, depression, and anxiety often affect people with ADHD. These conditions need diagnosis and treatment as well to ensure your ADHD therapy is successful.

You should visit Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services for a proper diagnosis if you suspect you or your child have ADHD.

How is ADHD treated?

Most people with ADHD do best with a combination of medication and therapy.

Stimulants, the primary ADHD medication, increase the dopamine levels in your brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical that plays a vital role in self-control, focus, emotional control, and other areas that are typically problematic when you have ADHD.

Behavioral therapy is also important because it helps you manage your actions and reactions in daily life. You might also benefit from counseling techniques like interpersonal psychotherapy, especially if you also have depression, anxiety, or other mental health problems.

Call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services today or book an appointment online for an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive ADHD treatment.

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) causes a wide range of behavioral problems, including difficulty with attention and completing tasks. If you’ve been living with ADHD symptoms since childhood, talk to Annalyn Rasul, PMHNP-BC, and Amber Nassif, FNP-C, of Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services. At their offices in Glendale, Arizona, they deliver expert diagnoses and effective treatments for ADHD and other mental health conditions. To find out how to manage ADHD and lead a more rewarding, less frustrating life, call Cactus Serenity Integrated Health Services or book an appointment online today.