Psychiatric Treatment for ADHD in Marin and San Francisco, California

Psychiatric treatment for ADHD includes medication, psychological, educational, and social changes. At Mind Therapy Clinic, we include psychological treatments such as behavioral therapy and neuropsychological rehabilitation. We use a combination of psychiatric medication and behavior therapy to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms.

rEEG and QEEG analysis can be helpful in determining whether a child or teen is likely to require medication treatment. In many cases, non-medication treatments such as nutritional supplementation, behavioral therapy, and neurofeedback may be reasonable alternatives. However, when medications are necessary these technologies can help ensure that the patient is on the ideal medication regimen.

Psychotherapy aims at modifying and improving behavior. It is usually implemented by including parents, family members and others in techniques that improve behavior, such as token reward systems. Changes in home and school environment may also be applied. For children, the help of teachers is essential in implementing interventions. Their feedback is important for the follow-up and assessment of ADHD treatment. Other therapies that may be beneficial to the child with ADHD and his/her family include:

• Family therapy helps family members to deal with the stress of living with someone who has ADHD.
• Social skills training helps the person with ADHD to be more socially acceptable or appropriate.
• Neurofeedback helps to train the brain to function more efficiently.

ADHD treatment requires a close cooperation between the family, the teachers, and all healthcare professionals that are involved.

Psychiatric Treatment for Children and Teens ADHD

Psychiatric treatment for teens with ADHD also includes a combination of medication, psychological, education, and social changes. Adolescents with ADHD are often misunderstood by others. Negative responses affect the adolescent's outlook and self-esteem. Teenagers who have difficulties in school, with friends, or have ongoing negative thoughts about themselves may benefit from:

• Neuropsychological evaluation
• Psychiatric treatment, including psychological counseling and/or psychiatric medication
• Neurofeedback
• Psychotherapies can also help address emotional and social issues.
• Family therapy may also be useful to help the family finding harmony and stability at home.
• Parents may also benefit from a support group therapy to share their feeling and emotions.

Psychiatric Treatment for adult ADHD

A psychiatric treatment that combines psychiatric medication, ADHD education, behavioral treatments, and psychotherapy treatments is thought to be the most effective in adults with ADHD. Adults with ADHD may benefit from help with behavioral, social, and relationship issues. They may also benefit from job counseling, time management and organizational assistance, coaching, workplace accommodations, and behavior management strategies. Mind Therapy offers:

• Neuropsychological evaluation
• Individual psychotherapy and counseling
• Psychiatric medication
• Group therapies
• Family therapy
• Care planning and management