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Bahia Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Chula Vista, CA 91910  (Online Only)
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Fitness for Duty.
Premier mental health clinic in the South Bay providing for Tricare beneficiaries, including active duty, dependents, and retirees. We provide individual psychotherapy and medication management. We are easily accessible off of the 5 freeway on the bay in south San Diego
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Fitness for Duty.
Premier mental health clinic in the South Bay providing for Tricare beneficiaries, including active duty, dependents, and retirees. We provide individual psychotherapy and medication management. We are easily accessible off of the 5 freeway on the bay in south San Diego
(619) 268-8730 View (619) 268-8730
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Joshua Flatow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. Our mental health treatment center in Long Beach provides a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness.
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. Our mental health treatment center in Long Beach provides a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness.
(844) 844-1654 View (844) 844-1654
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Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90711  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(310) 361-1730 View (310) 361-1730
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Joshua Flatow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
Pacific Mind Health approaches mental health using a variety of evidence-based treatments including medication, psychotherapy, telemedicine, Spravato and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We are excited to offer Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) - a revolutionary 3-minute procedure with equal or better efficacy to standard 40+ minute TMS protocols. We provide a thorough diagnostic evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you towards wellness. Please use this link for a free informational TMS session https://www.pacificmindhealth.com/tmsinfo.html
(424) 369-7982 View (424) 369-7982
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Hope Integrative Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
If you would like to make an appointment or ask further questions you can also email us at admin@hopepsychiatry.com. Hope was founded to offer a more natural and complete way of helping people recover from mental illness. Blending together insights from the emerging sciences of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Evolutionary Psychology with more ancient practices that have evidence like Mindfulness,Breathwork and Yoga, we focus on shifting people’s consciousness from a disease model to one that empowers our innate capacity to heal and find meaning in our struggle towards wholeness and optimal health.
If you would like to make an appointment or ask further questions you can also email us at admin@hopepsychiatry.com. Hope was founded to offer a more natural and complete way of helping people recover from mental illness. Blending together insights from the emerging sciences of Interpersonal Neurobiology and Evolutionary Psychology with more ancient practices that have evidence like Mindfulness,Breathwork and Yoga, we focus on shifting people’s consciousness from a disease model to one that empowers our innate capacity to heal and find meaning in our struggle towards wholeness and optimal health.
(747) 205-1878 View (747) 205-1878
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Sensible Care
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Everyone's story is different, but there are research-based tools to help you write that story. Our team of exceptional behavioral health providers offers expertise on challenges big and small. Receive care in-person or online in just 2-3 days. We have support staff that helps our patients navigate their care, handle insurance, and whom can provide copay clarity from the start.
Everyone's story is different, but there are research-based tools to help you write that story. Our team of exceptional behavioral health providers offers expertise on challenges big and small. Receive care in-person or online in just 2-3 days. We have support staff that helps our patients navigate their care, handle insurance, and whom can provide copay clarity from the start.
(714) 759-5358 View (714) 759-5358
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Vides Apresto
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
(424) 370-1429 View (424) 370-1429
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Adom Telepsychiatry and Mental Health Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, BSN, RN, PMHNP-C
Verified Verified
Riverside, CA 92505
At Adom Telepsychiatry and Mental Health Services, your satisfaction and overall outcome in attaining the highest quality of life is our utmost concern. We, therefore, ensure you receive individualized patient-centered care with respect and dignity while at the same time acknowledging your input and preferences. To promote your full participation in your care, we have made every effort to improve communication and avoid barriers that may impede the process of effective communication. ​
At Adom Telepsychiatry and Mental Health Services, your satisfaction and overall outcome in attaining the highest quality of life is our utmost concern. We, therefore, ensure you receive individualized patient-centered care with respect and dignity while at the same time acknowledging your input and preferences. To promote your full participation in your care, we have made every effort to improve communication and avoid barriers that may impede the process of effective communication. ​
(909) 235-5758 View (909) 235-5758
Photo of The Moment By Dr. Stacy Cohen, Psychiatrist in Temecula, CA
The Moment By Dr. Stacy Cohen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
We treat a variety of mental health issues including anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, and addictive disorders.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
We treat a variety of mental health issues including anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, and addictive disorders.
I founded www.themomenthealth.com to create a safe space for our clients looking to both heal and grow. By using a bio/psycho/social/spiritual approach, we allow for holistic treatment that is tailored to the individual.
(424) 581-0896 View (424) 581-0896
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Cesca Medical Group inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP -
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lawndale, CA 90260
My primary goal is the relief of mental suffering associated with disorder and improvement of mental well-being. the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental illness. keep my goals specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. To practice on self-love and self-compassion. Take care of and be kind to your body. Make time for mindfulness. My objectives also aim to improve health and quality of life for people affected by these conditions. Mental disorders affect people of all age and racial/ethnic groups, but some populations are disproportionately affected.
My primary goal is the relief of mental suffering associated with disorder and improvement of mental well-being. the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental illness. keep my goals specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. To practice on self-love and self-compassion. Take care of and be kind to your body. Make time for mindfulness. My objectives also aim to improve health and quality of life for people affected by these conditions. Mental disorders affect people of all age and racial/ethnic groups, but some populations are disproportionately affected.
(323) 616-2979 View (323) 616-2979
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Ana Jimenez | Bonmente
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(310) 919-1545 View (310) 919-1545
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Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Gardena, CA 90248  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(310) 861-2581 View (310) 861-2581
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Stacy Lyons
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, LPC
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. My treatment plans may include Biofeedback, EMDR, Psychotherapy, and Medication Management. Accepting support from others is the first step toward emotional growth. With over two decades of experience in the medical field, I strive to help you achieve balance and relief naturally and sustainably. By addressing the underlying causes of your concerns and nurturing your entire being, I empower you to cultivate the skills and resilience you need to thrive.
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Professional Counselor, I specialize in treating ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and more. My treatment plans may include Biofeedback, EMDR, Psychotherapy, and Medication Management. Accepting support from others is the first step toward emotional growth. With over two decades of experience in the medical field, I strive to help you achieve balance and relief naturally and sustainably. By addressing the underlying causes of your concerns and nurturing your entire being, I empower you to cultivate the skills and resilience you need to thrive.
(818) 855-7923 View (818) 855-7923
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Transcend Psychiatric
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified holistic health coach with over ten years of collective professional experience working with adults and children. I am currently accepting clients for psychiatric services from California and Arizona. I provide psychedelic journey integration coaching and holistic health coaching for any location. For AZ clients, I offer services 100% virtually via HIPAA compliant platforms including Doximity, Doxy.me or ZOOM. For clients located in Los Angeles, I offer in person sessions in Silverlake. For more information please visit: www.transcendpsychiatric.com
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified holistic health coach with over ten years of collective professional experience working with adults and children. I am currently accepting clients for psychiatric services from California and Arizona. I provide psychedelic journey integration coaching and holistic health coaching for any location. For AZ clients, I offer services 100% virtually via HIPAA compliant platforms including Doximity, Doxy.me or ZOOM. For clients located in Los Angeles, I offer in person sessions in Silverlake. For more information please visit: www.transcendpsychiatric.com
(323) 312-3210 View (323) 312-3210
Photo of Robert McLay, Psychiatrist in Temecula, CA
Robert McLay
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Robert McLay is a psychiatrist and pain medicine physician who received board certifications in three areas: General Psychiatry, Pain Medicine, and Psychosomatic Medicine (the overlap between medical and mental health). He has a special focus on military, their families, and high-performance issues, but treats all mental health conditions. Dr. McLay received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in neuroscience and M.D. from Tulane University. He received specialty training from Naval Medical Center, the University of California San Diego, and the American Psychoanalytic Association.
Robert McLay is a psychiatrist and pain medicine physician who received board certifications in three areas: General Psychiatry, Pain Medicine, and Psychosomatic Medicine (the overlap between medical and mental health). He has a special focus on military, their families, and high-performance issues, but treats all mental health conditions. Dr. McLay received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Johns Hopkins University, and his Ph.D. in neuroscience and M.D. from Tulane University. He received specialty training from Naval Medical Center, the University of California San Diego, and the American Psychoanalytic Association.
(619) 393-7968 View (619) 393-7968
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Ana Jimenez | Bonmente
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, OCD, and gender dysphoria.
Now welcoming new patients! We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here, and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Welcome!
(310) 349-3940 View (310) 349-3940
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Pacific Ketamine Group
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Pacific Ketamine Group approaches mental health and chronic pain using a wide range of evidence-effective treatments. We offer both traditional and new approaches guided by the principle of quality-of-life improvement and patient satisfaction, including: psychotherapy, TMS and Ketamine fusions. Over the years, science and medicine established Ketamine infusions as a safe effective treatment for people to not only treat patients with mood disorders, but we can also use Ketamine to relieve chronic pain conditions. Please proceed to this link for more information regarding Ketamine infusions within our office: pacificketaminegroup.com
Pacific Ketamine Group approaches mental health and chronic pain using a wide range of evidence-effective treatments. We offer both traditional and new approaches guided by the principle of quality-of-life improvement and patient satisfaction, including: psychotherapy, TMS and Ketamine fusions. Over the years, science and medicine established Ketamine infusions as a safe effective treatment for people to not only treat patients with mood disorders, but we can also use Ketamine to relieve chronic pain conditions. Please proceed to this link for more information regarding Ketamine infusions within our office: pacificketaminegroup.com
(424) 232-0889 View (424) 232-0889
Emily Lippincott
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMNHP
Verified Verified
Newport Beach, CA 92660  (Online Only)
In network with most insurance carriers. Emily Lippincott is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as children and adolescents. She works in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists in a large group practice that accepts most insurance plans. Championing a whole person approach to health and well-being, she employs a combination of medical and holistic practices into her treatment plans, and believes in an interdisciplinary approach in treating psychological conditions.
In network with most insurance carriers. Emily Lippincott is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and specializes in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders in adults as well as children and adolescents. She works in collaboration with a team of psychiatrists and psychologists in a large group practice that accepts most insurance plans. Championing a whole person approach to health and well-being, she employs a combination of medical and holistic practices into her treatment plans, and believes in an interdisciplinary approach in treating psychological conditions.
(833) 923-0948 View (833) 923-0948
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Mind Thrive Health
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Irvine, CA 92618  (Online Only)
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
Mind Thrive health offers Virtual mental health group therapy. Individual therapy and medication management.
(949) 894-4630 View (949) 894-4630
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Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Lomita, CA 90717  (Online Only)
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
(310) 736-2043 View (310) 736-2043
ADHD Psychiatrists

When should I seek treatment for ADHD?

You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?

Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?

Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?

It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.