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...]
Are You Chronically Late and have adult ADHD?
5 Proven ADHD Tips from a Harvard-Trained Psychiatrist to Master Time Management Adult ADHD causes more significant impairment than difficulty with mental focus. ADHD impairs executive functions including planning, strategizing, impulse control, emotional regulation, and organizational skills. ADHD Tips for being on time can make a significant … [Read more...]
7 Tennis Tips for Adults with ADD/ADHD
Many say that tennis is a “mind game”, based on consistent focus, concentration, and confidence. Many of the skills necessary for tennis are challenging, especially for people with ADD/ADHD. However, tennis is great for people with ADD/ADHD since it can improve these skills over time, and can be like “physical therapy” for the brain. Here are 7 … [Read more...]