Executive Function and ADHD Many people view ADHD as difficulty with focus, attention, and hyperactivity; however, the research demonstrates that deficits in executive function cause more impairment in people's personal and professional lives. Executive function includes the following cognitive skills: planning, prioritizing, strategizing, … [Read more...]
The Missing Link in Thriving with Adult ADHD: Overcoming Shame
How long have you been struggling in your life and feeling stuck? • Do you often know exactly the “what” and “how” of what you need to do, but can’t execute? • Have you had to work three or four times harder than everyone else just to keep up? • Have you tried harder and harder, except can’t seem to achieve the level of professional … [Read more...]
Depression and The Challenges in the Diagnosis
Depression and The Challenges in Diagnosis Introduction The majority of people with bipolar disorder present to their physician or psychiatrist with symptoms of depression rather than mania. In addition, the depressive symptoms of bipolar are often the most frequent and debilitating. However, many patients with bipolar disorder are often … [Read more...]
Online, Six-Week, Adult ADHD Strategies-Focused Group Workshop Starting Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm.
Have you been seeking a productivity workshop? Are you looking for effective solutions? If made the changes you wanted, what top goals could you achieve now? (New York and New Jersey residents only) Have you been looking for an ONLINE, strategy-based experience for ADHD? Six-Week, ONLINE, Adult … [Read more...]
Seven Non-drug Treatments to Improve Adult ADHD
SEVEN NON-DRUG TREATMENTS TO IMPROVE ADULT ADHD 1. Monitor Your Self-Talk Many people with Adult ADHD often feel they are never going to achieve their goals. This may be due to painful experiences in the past You may recognize variants of these self-talk comments including: … [Read more...]
ADHD Workshop
Here is what one of Dr. Shapiro's patients has said about the 6 week Adult ADHD workshop... "The workshop has made me feel more confident about myself and my ability to succeed in the workplace, and in life. It is difficult to find a psychiatrist knowledgeable about ADD who cares about his patients and understands that treatment involves more … [Read more...]
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans
First FDA Approved Scan for ADHD -7 Things to Know about ADHD and Brain Scans The FDA recently approved the first mental health diagnosis to use a brain scan called an electroencephalogram, or EEG, that measures electrical impulses in the brain. The EEG records different brain wave patterns including alpha, beta, delta, and theta waves. … [Read more...]
4 Easy Steps for Diagnosing Adult ADHD
Introduction The proper diagnosis of Adult ADHD can be confusing and overwhelming; many of the symptoms overlap with other disorders and many of the symptoms are set along a wide spectrum. Additionally, most clinicians have not been extensively trained in the accurate diagnosis of Adult ADHD. This is a brief and simple step-by-step guide to the … [Read more...]
When Adult ADHD Goes Untreated
Case: “Doctor, I have been to four psychiatrists during the past 10 years and have tried everything. They tell me I’m depressed or bipolar. The meds always just make me feel worse. I was in therapy for six years and figured it was that I had a bad childhood, but I still feel lousy. Can you help me?” John met with me for the first time at The … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Relationships
Introduction - Adult ADHD and Relationships People with Adult ADHD often report having trouble in their relationships and friendships. The divorce and separation rates are much higher in relationships when one of the partners has ADHD. In addition, adults with ADHD have a higher chance of having children with ADHD. Adult ADHD may cause … [Read more...]