October is QUITE the busy month when it comes to awareness activities. In addition to some other well-known conditions October brings awareness to (breast cancer and bullying, to name a few) October is also known as ADHD Awareness month.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Deficit (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that can impact the way people think and focus. There are three recognized diagnosed types of ADHD - Predominantly Inattentive Type, Hyperactive/Impulsive Type and Combined Type. Usually, ADHD is diagnosed in children and can cause problems into adulthood. HOWEVER, ADHD can be manageable, depending on the course of treatment/management a person chooses. Some might choose to manage behaviors related to ADHD with medication; others may choose behavior modification skills. Research states a mix of both strategies may yield the best results, but it is truly up to the individual/family to figure out how to manage ADHD.
When diagnosed, many people may feel distraught about their general functioning. However, as a mental health community, we know SO MUCH about ADHD, including how many INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE individuals have diagnoses YET still go on to lead fulfilling, successful lives and careers. Please review the link, below, from ADDitude magazine (online) about many musicians, actors and athletes who live with ADHD that have been successful in their careers.
www.additudemag.com/slideshows/famous-people-with-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adult_october_2020&utm_content=101320&goal=0_d9446392d6-7dfc4c5641-288678129
If you have any questions/concerns about ADHD and even wonder if YOU might have ADHD, feel free to talk to your primary care physician and/or school psychologist :-)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Deficit (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that can impact the way people think and focus. There are three recognized diagnosed types of ADHD - Predominantly Inattentive Type, Hyperactive/Impulsive Type and Combined Type. Usually, ADHD is diagnosed in children and can cause problems into adulthood. HOWEVER, ADHD can be manageable, depending on the course of treatment/management a person chooses. Some might choose to manage behaviors related to ADHD with medication; others may choose behavior modification skills. Research states a mix of both strategies may yield the best results, but it is truly up to the individual/family to figure out how to manage ADHD.
When diagnosed, many people may feel distraught about their general functioning. However, as a mental health community, we know SO MUCH about ADHD, including how many INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE individuals have diagnoses YET still go on to lead fulfilling, successful lives and careers. Please review the link, below, from ADDitude magazine (online) about many musicians, actors and athletes who live with ADHD that have been successful in their careers.
www.additudemag.com/slideshows/famous-people-with-adhd/?utm_source=eletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=adult_october_2020&utm_content=101320&goal=0_d9446392d6-7dfc4c5641-288678129
If you have any questions/concerns about ADHD and even wonder if YOU might have ADHD, feel free to talk to your primary care physician and/or school psychologist :-)