Stimulant medications generally do not worsen anxiety symptoms; however, ADHD and anxiety often co-exist, and they can also exacerbate the effects of each other. For instance, around 50% of adults with ADHD also have a comorbidgeneralized anxiety disorder(GAD) diagnosis.7 Additionally, some stimul...
ADHD medication for adults and kids includes treatment with stimulants — amphetamine or methylphenidate — such as Adderall, Ritalin, and Concerta, as well as non-stimulants like guanfacine.
Most adults with ADHD improve when they start medication, but they may continue to struggle with poor habits and low self-esteem. Counseling for ADHD focuses on getting organized, setting helpful routines, repairing relationships, and improving social skills. There is evidence that cognitive-behavioral...
ADHD can take a much different toll. Women are more likely to be underdiagnosed, or misdiagnosed with conditions such asbipolar disorder,personality disorders,depression, andanxiety. Understanding how ADHD symptoms present in middle-aged and older adults, and making gender-based distinctions, is a ...
These skills also benefit from their use with existing CBT approaches for more effectively dealing with avoidance, which is a hallmark of both ADHD and anxiety. So, yes, ADHD and anxiety are a common and frustrating combination for many adults. The main takeaway is there are many effective ...
When ADHD isn’t managed well, it can trigger a host of problems. Research shows that adults with ADHD are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, experi- ence depression and anxiety, have trouble keeping a job, and experience relation-ship difficulties. That’s why accurate diagnosis and ta...
Similar to the treatment of ADHD in children, adults often benefit from being prescribed a stimulant or non-stimulant medication. Perhaps the oldest prescribed stimulant for the treatment of ADHD is methylphenidate (Ritalin). However, given the longer days that teens and adults have compared to you...
Mood Disorders: Adults with ADHD may also struggle with mood disorders like clinical depression, bipolar disorder, etc. ADHD does not directly cause mood disorders, however, it may worsen or trigger them – in some people. Anxiety:It is common for adults with ADHD to experience anxiety. ADHD ...
With a diverse Board comprising global experts in psychiatry, epidemiology, ethics, coaching, psychology, advanced-practice nursing, and pediatrics, APSARD collaborates with ADHD patient organizations to increase public awareness, reduce stigma, and facilitate constructive dialogue between healthcare professio...
COVID-19 impacted all students, especially those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), putting them at risk for disruption to their medication regimen and school performance. Our study aimed to identify if ADHD medication regimens were disrupted through analyzing prescription refills and ...