Attention Deficit – ADHD Therapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the more common psychiatric disorders, affecting approximately 6% of children and 4% of adults worldwide. ADHD can affect many functional aspects of life and there is help to control its effects. There are three different type of ADHD:
— Predominantly Inattentive type: difficulties with getting distracted, focusing and paying attention.
— Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type: trouble sitting still, fidgeting, being restless. Both children and adults with this type can act impulsively; getting easily angered, yelling or speaking out of turn. In adults, impulsivity often manifests in making hasty decisions in one’s career or personal relationships.
— Combination type: Those with ADHD often exhibit some symptoms from both of the above categories.
Very often, people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will also have an additional concerns requiring psychotherapy. Due to the nature of this disorder, it is common to have additional facers of life needing attention and care. In fact, at least 20% of individuals diagnosed with ADHD have either anxiety or depression as well other psychosocial concerns.
In the mental health community, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is commonly considered to be a problem with what is known as Executive Functioning. This term refers to the mental activities we engage in to help us accomplish daily tasks such as time management organizing, planning, prioritizing and paying attention to important details. Executive functioning and the challenges of ADHD can, indeed, be effectively minimized with the professional support and medication management. 360 Therapists can greatly help individuals manage ADHD and the associated disorders that often occur with it. With the proper car and follow up we provide you will discover how you can now gain a healthier approach and control of your life.