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ADHD treatment services
ADHD services offered in Phoenix, AZ
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects more than 8% of teens and adults, making it one of the most common mental health disorders. At Peak Mental Health, Brent Whitley, PMHNP, has helped many people with ADHD enjoy a thriving, productive life despite the challenges of ADHD. He prescribes medications that improve symptoms and provides individualized therapy that enables you to overcome the life challenges resulting from ADHD.
Call the Phoenix, Arizona office or book an appointment online today if you need help with inattention or hyperactivity.
Call the Phoenix, Arizona office or book an appointment online today if you need help with inattention or hyperactivity.
ADHD Q&A
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins when certain areas of the brain develop differently. These brain changes interfere with your ability to pay attention, control behaviors, and regulate emotions.
ADHD is usually diagnosed between four and seven years of age. The condition continues throughout adulthood for one-third of children who have ADHD. Even if you learn you have ADHD at a later age, some symptoms begin during childhood.
ADHD is usually diagnosed between four and seven years of age. The condition continues throughout adulthood for one-third of children who have ADHD. Even if you learn you have ADHD at a later age, some symptoms begin during childhood.
There are three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. All children (and adults) occasionally have trouble paying attention or waiting their turn.
But ADHD causes such frequent and severe problems that grades fall in school, adults don’t perform well on the job, and people of all ages struggle with social interaction and making friends.
The symptoms of inattentive ADHD include:
But ADHD causes such frequent and severe problems that grades fall in school, adults don’t perform well on the job, and people of all ages struggle with social interaction and making friends.
The symptoms of inattentive ADHD include:
- Missing important details
- Getting distracted
- Making reckless mistakes
- Not following directions
- Forgetting to start or finish tasks
- Struggling to get organized
- Zoning out or daydreaming
- Struggling to sit still
- Staying constantly on the go
- Frequently interrupting or talking over others
- Speaking without thinking
- Making sudden decisions
- Lacking self-control
- Needing immediate rewards to stay motivated
The symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive ADHD include:
If you have combined ADHD, you have some inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity symptoms.
Brent talks with you about your symptoms and uses standardized behavior rating scales to identify details of your challenges. He also learns when and where symptoms occur and how they affect daily life.
He uses Cambridge Brain Sciences (CBS) cognitive testing, an online evaluation that assesses functions, including:
He uses Cambridge Brain Sciences (CBS) cognitive testing, an online evaluation that assesses functions, including:
- Attention and concentration
- Brain processing speed
- Deductive reasoning
- Working memory
- Verbal ability
Brent ensures diagnostic accuracy with CBS testing. He also performs follow-up tests to monitor your treatment progress.
ADHD improves with two primary treatments:
Medications
Stimulant medications improve attention and reduce hyperactivity by increasing brain chemicals. However, if stimulants don’t help or you don’t want to take them, Brent can prescribe nonstimulant medications that improve ADHD symptoms.
Therapy
Therapy does a remarkable job of helping children and adults manage their individual emotional and behavioral problems. For example, you may need to learn ways to organize homework, paperwork, or life in general. Therapy can also help manage anger, improve social skills, and avoid reckless behaviors.
With support and treatment at Peak Mental Health, you or your child can succeed in life, even with ADHD. To schedule an appointment, call the office or use online booking today.
Notes:
I offer cognitive testing through Cambridge Brain Sciences to improve diagnostic accuracy and to monitor treatment progress
Medications
Stimulant medications improve attention and reduce hyperactivity by increasing brain chemicals. However, if stimulants don’t help or you don’t want to take them, Brent can prescribe nonstimulant medications that improve ADHD symptoms.
Therapy
Therapy does a remarkable job of helping children and adults manage their individual emotional and behavioral problems. For example, you may need to learn ways to organize homework, paperwork, or life in general. Therapy can also help manage anger, improve social skills, and avoid reckless behaviors.
With support and treatment at Peak Mental Health, you or your child can succeed in life, even with ADHD. To schedule an appointment, call the office or use online booking today.
Notes:
I offer cognitive testing through Cambridge Brain Sciences to improve diagnostic accuracy and to monitor treatment progress
