ADHD TREATMENT IN ATLANTA

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What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurological disorder identified in the DSM-5 that typically begins during childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by having difficulty controlling one’s attention span, conversations, and ability to focus.

The individual often feels out of control and may experience mania, but ultimately cannot gain control of their symptoms. ADHD is a chronic condition and cannot be cured. However, professional treatment from licensed therapists can help a person gain control over the disorder.  

Types of ADHD

A high-quality program that offers ADHD treatment in Atlanta, GA, will be able to determine which type of ADHD a person has and provide the right therapy modalities to help them manage it.

The types of ADHD include:

• Inattentive ADHD: The individual experiences difficulty in maintaining an attention span, and typically has very little or no symptoms of mania or hyperactivity.
• Hyperactive-Impulsive ADHD: The individual experiences trouble relaxing and staying focused on one activity or conversation. They experience bursts of energy and move quickly from one activity to another.
• Combined Presentation: People with ADHD often have this type, which causes them to have both difficulty paying attention and hyperactive phases. 
• Unspecified Presentation: This type of ADHD is a label that covers people who have symptoms of the disorder but don’t fit neatly into one of the above categories.

Signs and Symptoms of ADHD

Some signs and symptoms of ADHD can be subtle, while others are more obvious. Common signs that someone needs ADHD treatment in Atlanta, GA, include:

• Difficulty paying attention to a task or conversation
• Moves quickly from one task or conversation topic to another
• Trouble staying organized
• Easily distracted
• Extremely talkative
• Has bursts of energy
• Interrupts others
• Moves around a lot rather than sitting or standing still
• Fidgeting

How Do I Know I Need ADHD Treatment?

If you fit the mold for some of the above-listed symptoms, you may be a candidate for ADHD treatment in Atlanta, GA. Living with ADHD generally leaves you feeling exhausted and often having fits of hyperactivity. The disorder leaves the person wondering why they can’t control their attention span and complete tasks like others do. 

Atlanta ADHD Treatment Programs 

Part of what makes our ADHD treatment in Atlanta, GA, so successful is that we offer several levels of care to meet the diverse needs of individuals requiring different types of programs:

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Weekday sessions run from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., and the program lasts for four to six weeks
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Similar to our PHP plan, but it requires fewer sessions per week. Therapy sessions take place for a few hours daily, over three to five days per week.
• Outpatient Program (OP): The lowest level of care helps people transition out of treatment by attending just one or two sessions per week.
• Adolescent Evening IOP: Adolescents who need time during the day to attend school can enroll in evening IOP therapy sessions.
• Virtual Treatment: For those who qualify, therapy sessions are available via a person’s laptop, tablet, or smartphone. 

Causes and Risk Factors of ADHD

ADHD is a genetic condition that cannot be cured. If a family member has it, that increases the likelihood that others in the family tree will develop it. ADHD is caused by an imbalance in a person’s brain development. Studies continue to help find a more detailed explanation of this complex disorder.

How is ADHD Treated in Atlanta?

Time Wellness Georgia treats ADHD by using a combination of approaches. Each person is assessed to determine which approaches will meet their unique needs and help them manage their ADHD.

Our treatment options include:

• Psychotherapy: Talk therapy provides a safe space for people to open up about their experiences and emotions and learn to develop healthy coping mechanisms.
• Psychiatry: The individual meets with a psychiatrist who interviews them to determine an official diagnosis. The psychiatrist can recommend a treatment program and prescribe medications.
• Holistic Therapy: Holistic therapy operates from the belief that people must address and heal their emotional, spiritual, and physical health simultaneously to get the best results in treatment.
• Medication Management: When someone takes prescription medications for a disorder like ADHD, a clinician will manage their usage and make any necessary changes.

Benefits of ADHD Treatment

Many benefits can be gained from attending ADHD treatment in Atlanta, GA. The individual learns how to manage their symptoms and become better able to focus and use their time effectively. They reduce the number of manic episodes and achieve a greater sense of overall control. This helps them accomplish more on the job and in school, as well as have healthier long-term relationships.

A 2018 study showed that getting ADHD treatment can help a person avoid developing co-occurring conditions and do better at managing their chronic health conditions. When they manage their health better in these ways, they can live another nine to thirteen years.