Social Skills for kids
Fun and engaging, our popular social skills groups teach emotional regulation, flexibility, and assertiveness. Kids learn to try new behaviors and to manage their reactions in the moment, leading to the potential for big changes.
Hosted by Equip - Therapy for Boys and Men
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Group meets in Pasadena, CA 91101
Fun and engaging, our popular social skills groups teach emotional regulation, flexibility, and assertiveness. Kids learn to try new behaviors and to manage their reactions in the moment, leading to the potential for big changes.
Orange Coast Psychiatry
At Orange Coast Psychiatry, we offer accessible and compassionate mental healthcare tailored to individuals of all ages. Our approach is centered around understanding and aligning with each person's unique goals and values, ensuring personalized care in both in-person and telehealth ...
Hosted by Medard Sison
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Anaheim, CA 92804
At Orange Coast Psychiatry, we offer accessible and compassionate mental healthcare tailored to individuals of all ages. Our approach is centered around understanding and aligning with each person's unique goals and values, ensuring personalized care in both in-person and telehealth ...
Gold Medal Mindset - 90 day e-Course
http://www.drjasonrichard son.com/books/ This self-led course is for you if: You're ready to start believing in your personal and business potential. Perform at a level you've never seen before and ready to reengineer your brain for success. You're ready to TAKE ...
http://www.drjasonrichard son.com/books/ This self-led course is for you if: You're ready to start believing in your personal and business potential. Perform at a level you've never seen before and ready to reengineer your brain for success. You're ready to TAKE ...
Living with an ADHD Partner
Group now closed due to COVID. Please check back Summer of 2021. Thanks!
Hosted by Marriage Counseling Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Group now closed due to COVID. Please check back Summer of 2021. Thanks!
Domestic Violence Treatment
DV Treatment for Men in a Group via ZOOM - Court Approved in LA and Ventura Counties.
Hosted by Scott T Barrella
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, sbarrella
Verified Verified
Group meets in Simi Valley, CA 93065
DV Treatment for Men in a Group via ZOOM - Court Approved in LA and Ventura Counties.
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ADHD Support Groups
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.