ADHD
Facts about ADHD:
- ADHD is a biological disorder which has one of highest genetic power of transmission comparing to other psychiatric illnesses (i.e. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder ) .Genetic power of ADHD transmission is as high as human height transmission.
- Key symptom of ADHD is attention problems, not hyperactivity; some patients are not hyperactive. Lack of motivation and feeling of being bored are frequent complains also.
- ADHD undermines performance in educational and professional areas and often destroys people social life and relationships. Studies show that people with untreated ADHD score 20 points lower of their actual IQ performance.
- 5-7% of population suffer from ADHD which doesn’t end with childhood and persist throughout adult life. Still ADHD is hot topic of public debate about it very existence. ADHD is rarely diagnosed and consequently undertreated disorder which as a bottleneck chokes person potential if run untreated.
- Efficacy of medications, specifically stimulants as high as 90 % .This is on very top level of chronic illness control in medicine in general.
If you suspect ADHD symptoms please discuss it with your doctor or call to Stress Relief Center of New York for an appointment. We specialize on ADHD and would be able to help you to rule out or confirm ADHD diagnosis. Treatment options include ADHD coaching, psychotherapy and medications. Since ADHD often comes with other conditions such as anxiety or mood disorder we will address these problems if clinically appropriate.