ADHD

ADHD services offered in Frisco and Little Elm, TX

Approximately 6 million American children and adolescents live with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it among the most common mental disorders. As many as 8 million American adults also struggle with ADHD. Fortunately, Pratibha Agarwal, MD, Krishnendu Ghosh, MD, and the expert providers at AG Psychiatry offer ADHD care to patients aged 4 and older in and around Frisco, Texas. Through convenient virtual appointments, the team can provide treatments like therapy, medication, and self-management tools that can improve your daily life and focus. If you’re interested in booking an appointment for you or a family member, reach out online today or call the friendly staff.

ADHD Q & A

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a mental health condition that affects your brain’s executive functioning — its ability to manage behavior, thoughts, and impulses. This makes it difficult to solve problems, plan for the future, and understand others’ actions.

Although the average age for an ADHD diagnosis is 7, every adult with ADHD had symptoms in childhood. Less than 20% of adults with ADHD are aware they have it.

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

Symptoms of ADHD include:

Restlessness
Fidgeting
Issues focusing
Impulsivity
Frequent distraction
Forgetfulness
Constantly losing things
Issues with organization
Frequent daydreaming
Trouble completing tasks
Issues in social settings

Some children may be quietly inattentive, but others may be hyperactive. They may talk too much, have issues staying seated in class or waiting their turn, or have trouble restraining their emotions or thoughts.

ADHD treatment can be helpful if you or your child struggles with:

Stress
Mood levels
Relationships
Communicating
Organization
Multi-tasking
Identifying and accomplishing goals

If left untreated, ADHD can lead to depression and anxiety.

What are my ADHD treatment options?

After a thorough psychiatric consultation, your provider may diagnose you with predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, predominantly inattentive, or combined presentation ADHD.

Medication

Medication can improve ADHD for all ages. Stimulants like Adderall XR®, Concerta®, Ritalin®, and Vyvanse® increase brain chemicals like dopamine and norepinephrine and improve your ability to concentrate.

Non-stimulants like Qelbree® and Strattera® are less addictive options and last 24 hours. They also avoid stimulant side effects like appetite and sleep loss.

Antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also help treat ADHD.

Your provider works with you to find which medication and dosage work best for you or your family member.

Behavior therapy

Your provider helps your family develop a plan to improve your child or adolescent’s behavior with tools like rewards charts, “time out,” social activities, and ways to praise or support them when they behave well.

Talk therapy

During talk therapy, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), your provider helps you or your child to understand ADHD triggers and develop healthy, new behavior patterns and tools to handle emotions. They empower you with ways to improve organization, communication, and social skills and restore confidence.

They may also recommend lifestyle changes like sleeping routines, improved diet and exercise, or support groups.

If you’re interested in ADHD treatment, call AG Psychiatry today or use the online scheduling tool to book a virtual consultation or in-person appointment.