I sometimes wonder if the fear of diagnosing adult ADHD would exist if treatment didn't involve stimulants. Many people question the legitimacy of adult ADHD as a diagnosis. Some clinicians believe it is over diagnosed and that stimulants are overprescribed. Psychiatrists often worry about being labeled as doctors who “overprescribe.” While … [Read more...]
ADHD Treatment Shortage – 5 Strategies to Help You Find Your Treatments*
The medical field faces problems with accessing various medications, including an ADHD treatment shortage. As a psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in New York City, I understand the challenges and frustrations this shortage causes for both patients and providers. I … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Managing Anger: At Work or in Pro Sports
Anger is an emotion that we all experience from time to time, and the workplace or in professional sports is no exception. In today's fast-paced and often stressful professional environments, it's common to encounter situations that trigger anger. However, how we handle that anger can significantly impact our work relationships, productivity, and … [Read more...]
Break Free from Limiting Beliefs: Schema Therapy’s Secret to Executive Success and Transformational Leadership
How Schema Therapy Helps Professionals Overcome Limiting Beliefs Schema Therapy is an approach that helps people understand and change their behavioral patterns. It provides practical tools to identify limiting beliefs. Rather than staying stuck in old stories, individuals learn how to respond differently to stress and setbacks. Over time, these … [Read more...]
Thriving in Professional Life: Unraveling the 7 Most Challenging Aspects of Executive Function
Executive function plays a crucial role in our ability to succeed in various domains of life, including the professional realm. For individuals with ADHD, the challenges associated with executive function can be particularly pronounced. In this article, we will explore the interplay between executive function and ADHD, focusing on the seven most … [Read more...]
ADHD and Procrastinate? 6 Proven Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
If ADHD is causing you to procrastinate, here are 6 effective strategies that can help you manage the thought patterns underlying your work avoidance and develop concrete methods for meeting your work goals. 1. Break down projects into smaller tasks. If you have been procrastinating a sales presentation, writing “create sales … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Reading: 7 Strategies to Improve Your Comprehension
Many adults with ADHD struggle with reading comprehension. People with ADHD have a tendency to lose interest, miss important information, become easily distracted and have unrealistic expectations. Does this sound familiar to you? Since many of my patients struggle with this issue, I have developed 7 researched-based steps to improve their … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD : 5 Top Tips for a Calmer Home
Adult ADHD in Women Who are Moms: 5 Top Tips for a Calmer Home Are you a woman with adult ADHD and feel overwhelmed with trying to balance work and family? When you get home, are you immediately ambushed by your children? As a women with ADHD and a mom, are your mornings chaotic and stressful? ADHD in women often can present … [Read more...]
Adult ADHD and Tips to Boost Your Income
5 Tips to Boost Your Income As an adult ADHD psychiatrist and executive coach in New York City, I have helped many of my clients get that promotion, ask for the raise, increase their sales, or find a better job. Here are 5 tips that have helped them and may help you! 1 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Often, you may not be aware of some of your … [Read more...]