If ADHD symptoms are still prominent in adulthood then these treatments are unlikely to cure the condition, but rather they address the current symptoms, reduce their negative impact and can make your life better while living with the condition. The NIMH sponsored a large multi-treatment study of ADHD in the late 1990s, which revealed that a combination treatment that involves medication and behavioural therapy is remarkably more superior to just one of these treatment options by itself. 

While attempting to choose the best ADHD treatment program for you, we have discovered the importance of differentiating between the primary symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity as well as other associated secondary issues like social difficulties, disruptive behaviour, academic struggles, emotional problems like depressed mood, and low self-esteem.  We work with our clients to identify your requirements and expectations around treatment to help us provide a treatment package that suits your individual needs.

The following are some of the treatments that we use at the ADHD Centre, which have all been proven to help treat ADHD successfully:

ADHD Specific Behavioural Therapy and Coaching

• Psycho-education about the ADHD brain.
• Effective use of rewards and consequences to develop and also maintain internal levels of motivation.
• Strength-based recovery model using positive psychology for anxiety management as well as the progressive development of authentic self-esteem.
• Specific, process-based and time-bound goal setting.

You will learn and develop tools and strategies that will improve your focus and your awareness of the passage of time. By cultivating a close and collaborative partnership with your ADHD Coach you will gradually learn how to incorporate more structure, focus and purpose into your life. You can then tap into a greater sense of agency and control for your future. 

• Greater ability to manage impulsive behaviour patterns
• Learning to ignore potential distractions
• Being more able to maintain focus at work
• Regulating sleep pattern
• Getting and remaining on top of your paperwork and finances 
• Enhanced decision-making abilities
• Developing better relationships in personal and professional life

Depending on your preference and availability, these sessions can be either in person or via Zoom for Healthcare.

ADHD Medications

However, you should understand that medication does not cure ADHD, but rather treats the underlying symptoms in the short term making it easier to focus and get on with tasks or activities that you might have previously struggled with. Medications need to be taken regularly and safely to be effective. Prior to staring ADHD medications an ECG, physical examination and baseline blood tests will usually be carried out. It is important to monitor blood pressure, weight and pulse while taking medications.

There are two main types of ADHD medication; stimulant and non-stimulant medications.

Mindfulness Therapy

When you begin to pay attention and become mindful, you will see things differently. One of the benefits of mindfulness is that it aims to help you build traits that can help you overcome the hurdles of life. Although it is an old practice, it remains very effective and anyone can practice it. You can learn to develop the perspective to see and also balance things with mindfulness and this will, in turn, make everyday living more flexible.