ADHD Treatment Centers in Saratoga, CA

Summit Estate, Northern California's Premier Recovery Center, knows addiction is best treated when clients are comfortable in an inviting space. We understand you and your situation are unique. Based on the principles of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we have developed a personalized addiction treatment to help our clients through their recovery. We believe that in order to recover successfully, old habits must be replaced with new, healthy ones, and negative thinking patterns must be replaced with positive, reality-based thoughts. Our CBT and DBT-based approaches changes lives by helping our clients replace their old, negative thoughts and behaviors with those that sustain healthy, happy living. In addition, we offer yoga, reflexology, massage therapy, acupuncture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to facilitate our client's return to health as we nurture long-term cognitive and emotional well-being. We pay attention to every step of the way from chemical detoxification, one-on-one sessions, group therapies and activities, and catering to specific dietary needs. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients overcome their addictions by receiving the support they need throughout their journey. Contact us today! We are here to help you with your recovery!
Summit Estate, Northern California's Premier Recovery Center, knows addiction is best treated when clients are comfortable in an inviting space. We understand you and your situation are unique. Based on the principles of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we have developed a personalized addiction treatment to help our clients through their recovery. We believe that in order to recover successfully, old habits must be replaced with new, healthy ones, and negative thinking patterns must be replaced with positive, reality-based thoughts. Our CBT and DBT-based approaches changes lives by helping our clients replace their old, negative thoughts and behaviors with those that sustain healthy, happy living. In addition, we offer yoga, reflexology, massage therapy, acupuncture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to facilitate our client's return to health as we nurture long-term cognitive and emotional well-being. We pay attention to every step of the way from chemical detoxification, one-on-one sessions, group therapies and activities, and catering to specific dietary needs. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients overcome their addictions by receiving the support they need throughout their journey. Contact us today! We are here to help you with your recovery!
(408) 889-7135 View (408) 889-7135
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When severe mood dysregulation or self-harm requires more than weekly therapy, our specialized DBT residential program offers the immersive care teens need. In a safe, exclusive 6-bed setting, our clinical team helps adolescents rediscover hope and heal. We provide 24/7 supervision and highly personalized, evidence-based treatment tailored to your teen's unique challenges. Evolve also offers structured outpatient step-down support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ensuring compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step of their journey.
(925) 722-5827 View (925) 722-5827
TherapyWorks is a premier psychology practice dedicated to changing lives. Our collaborative team is comprised of highly-skilled professionals, each with specialized training, proven clinical expertise and a passion and commitment for quality care. We offer comprehensive counseling, coaching and treatment services designed to fit your individual needs and lifestyle. Focused on creating positive change and effective solutions, our genuine approach to evidenced-based care provides specialized support, a refocused perspective and a personal touch.
TherapyWorks is a premier psychology practice dedicated to changing lives. Our collaborative team is comprised of highly-skilled professionals, each with specialized training, proven clinical expertise and a passion and commitment for quality care. We offer comprehensive counseling, coaching and treatment services designed to fit your individual needs and lifestyle. Focused on creating positive change and effective solutions, our genuine approach to evidenced-based care provides specialized support, a refocused perspective and a personal touch.
(408) 357-9748 View (408) 357-9748
Summit Estate Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Summit Estate, Northern California's Premier Recovery Center, knows addiction is best treated when clients are comfortable in an inviting space. We understand you and your situation are unique. Based on the principles of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we have developed a personalized addiction treatment to help our clients through their recovery. We believe that in order to recover successfully, old habits must be replaced with new, healthy ones, and negative thinking patterns must be replaced with positive, reality-based thoughts. Our CBT and DBT-based approaches changes lives by helping our clients replace their old, negative thoughts and behaviors with those that sustain healthy, happy living. In addition, we offer yoga, reflexology, massage therapy, acupuncture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to facilitate our client's return to health as we nurture long-term cognitive and emotional well-being. We pay attention to every step of the way from chemical detoxification, several one-on-one sessions per week, group therapies and activities, and catering to specific dietary needs. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients overcome their addictions by receiving the support they need throughout their journey. Contact us today! We are here to help you with your recovery!
Summit Estate, Northern California's Premier Recovery Center, knows addiction is best treated when clients are comfortable in an inviting space. We understand you and your situation are unique. Based on the principles of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, we have developed a personalized addiction treatment to help our clients through their recovery. We believe that in order to recover successfully, old habits must be replaced with new, healthy ones, and negative thinking patterns must be replaced with positive, reality-based thoughts. Our CBT and DBT-based approaches changes lives by helping our clients replace their old, negative thoughts and behaviors with those that sustain healthy, happy living. In addition, we offer yoga, reflexology, massage therapy, acupuncture, and outdoor recreation. Our goal is to facilitate our client's return to health as we nurture long-term cognitive and emotional well-being. We pay attention to every step of the way from chemical detoxification, several one-on-one sessions per week, group therapies and activities, and catering to specific dietary needs. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients overcome their addictions by receiving the support they need throughout their journey. Contact us today! We are here to help you with your recovery!
(408) 869-5969 View (408) 869-5969
Southern California Sunrise Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, we specialize in supporting adult men and women who are seeking comprehensive, compassionate care for a wide range of mental health disorders. Our clients often come to us struggling with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders, among others. Many also face co-occurring substance use issues or challenges related to life transitions, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress. We understand that each individual has unique needs and experiences, so we tailor our treatment to address those specific concerns. Our clients are seeking a safe, structured environment where they can heal, develop coping skills, and build resilience. We meet their needs through evidence-based therapies, holistic approaches, and a supportive community designed to foster personal growth and recovery. Our goal is to provide the tools, insights, and emotional support necessary for long-term mental wellness.
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center, we specialize in supporting adult men and women who are seeking comprehensive, compassionate care for a wide range of mental health disorders. Our clients often come to us struggling with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and personality disorders, among others. Many also face co-occurring substance use issues or challenges related to life transitions, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress. We understand that each individual has unique needs and experiences, so we tailor our treatment to address those specific concerns. Our clients are seeking a safe, structured environment where they can heal, develop coping skills, and build resilience. We meet their needs through evidence-based therapies, holistic approaches, and a supportive community designed to foster personal growth and recovery. Our goal is to provide the tools, insights, and emotional support necessary for long-term mental wellness.
(949) 828-5133 View (949) 828-5133
Embodied Recovery
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Embodied Recovery provides comprehensive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders through multiple levels of care, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Individual, and Family Therapy. Our approach integrates psychological, biological, social, and spiritual elements to foster meaningful, lasting change. Located near downtown Campbell, we promote recovery through community connection, mindful living, and experiential practices that support emotional growth, resilience, and a life of balance and purpose.
Embodied Recovery provides comprehensive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders through multiple levels of care, including Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Individual, and Family Therapy. Our approach integrates psychological, biological, social, and spiritual elements to foster meaningful, lasting change. Located near downtown Campbell, we promote recovery through community connection, mindful living, and experiential practices that support emotional growth, resilience, and a life of balance and purpose.
(669) 221-6684 View (669) 221-6684
Process Therapy Institute
Treatment Center
Serves Area
As human beings, we all are looking for peace and well-being in our lives. We desire a sense of agency, human connection, and creative flow. However, when traumatic events happen and we perceive that we are broken, or not safe, the experience of pain, grief, anger, and fears can be overwhelming. When it becomes unbearably hard to sustain joy, trust and closeness in your life and relationships, asking for help is a brave step forward. How can you find healing and create desired connections, while not losing your self in the process? How can you let go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame? The Process Model of therapy helps us to identify the ways we constrict ourselves and release them, allowing the sense of relief and life expansion, resulting in re-connection to self, others, and the world around us.
As human beings, we all are looking for peace and well-being in our lives. We desire a sense of agency, human connection, and creative flow. However, when traumatic events happen and we perceive that we are broken, or not safe, the experience of pain, grief, anger, and fears can be overwhelming. When it becomes unbearably hard to sustain joy, trust and closeness in your life and relationships, asking for help is a brave step forward. How can you find healing and create desired connections, while not losing your self in the process? How can you let go of habitual judgments, self-deprecation, and shame? The Process Model of therapy helps us to identify the ways we constrict ourselves and release them, allowing the sense of relief and life expansion, resulting in re-connection to self, others, and the world around us.
(408) 329-6310 View (408) 329-6310

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Telepsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
(415) 851-6482 View (415) 851-6482
Teen Anxiety Treatment Center at Evolve
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Our team delivers personalized, compassionate care to empower teens to overcome anxiety and embrace hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(925) 526-4705 View (925) 526-4705
Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center
Treatment Center
Soquel, CA 95073
Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions.
What makes The Center unique is that we create a holistic personalized program integrating the latest in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and entrainment technologies, and psychotherapy for healing trauma (EMDR and Brainspotting). Our skilled and welcoming practitioners include a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and highly trained technicians.
Neurofeedback (brainwave biofeedback) has been shown to help both children and adults with ADD/ ADHD, OCD, PTSD, chronic pain, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, learning disorders, head trauma, and numerous other conditions.
What makes The Center unique is that we create a holistic personalized program integrating the latest in biofeedback, neurofeedback, and entrainment technologies, and psychotherapy for healing trauma (EMDR and Brainspotting). Our skilled and welcoming practitioners include a neuroscientist, psychotherapist, and highly trained technicians.
(831) 346-1319 View (831) 346-1319
The ADHD Center for Success
Treatment Center
Serves Area
The ADHD Center for Success is committed to providing children, adolescents and adults the most current and effective evaluation and treatment programs, with detailed information to help patients achieve their goals in all aspects of life.
The goal of our evaluation is to determine the underlying cause(s) of an individual’s difficulties. There are times when symptoms might appear to be consistent with a diagnosis of ADHD but instead may be caused by anxiety, depression or other factors. These factors can also co-exist with ADHD and are important to identify and address in the evaluation.
The ADHD Center for Success is committed to providing children, adolescents and adults the most current and effective evaluation and treatment programs, with detailed information to help patients achieve their goals in all aspects of life.
The goal of our evaluation is to determine the underlying cause(s) of an individual’s difficulties. There are times when symptoms might appear to be consistent with a diagnosis of ADHD but instead may be caused by anxiety, depression or other factors. These factors can also co-exist with ADHD and are important to identify and address in the evaluation.
(858) 923-5834 View (858) 923-5834
Child Mind Institute
Treatment Center
San Mateo, CA 94403
We transform the lives of children and families by offering thorough evaluation and gold-standard treatment for a wide range of conditions and concerns, including: ADHD and behavior, anxiety and OCD, autism and related disorders, depression and mood, educational services, and learning and development.
Mental health and learning disorders are real, common and treatable. When a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. Care that is truly evidence-based, compassionate and personalized makes all the difference. At the Child Mind Institute, we’re here to help you wherever you are by providing educational resources and clinical care for children, teens, young adults, and parents.
We transform the lives of children and families by offering thorough evaluation and gold-standard treatment for a wide range of conditions and concerns, including: ADHD and behavior, anxiety and OCD, autism and related disorders, depression and mood, educational services, and learning and development.
Mental health and learning disorders are real, common and treatable. When a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. Care that is truly evidence-based, compassionate and personalized makes all the difference. At the Child Mind Institute, we’re here to help you wherever you are by providing educational resources and clinical care for children, teens, young adults, and parents.
(650) 931-6565 View (650) 931-6565
Schwab Learning Center (SLC)
Treatment Center
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Whether you’re a middle school student, high school student, young professional, or adult navigating ADHD, learning differences, or executive functioning challenges, our psychologists and learning specialists use a strengths-based approach to build tools for long-term success in a supportive environment.
We support high school and college students, as well as professionals, seeking to better understand learning and attention differences. Our one-on-one sessions (in person or remote) build executive functioning, reading, writing, math, and test prep skills. We do not provide academic tutoring; instead, we focus on skill-building that helps students thrive.
Whether you’re a middle school student, high school student, young professional, or adult navigating ADHD, learning differences, or executive functioning challenges, our psychologists and learning specialists use a strengths-based approach to build tools for long-term success in a supportive environment.
We support high school and college students, as well as professionals, seeking to better understand learning and attention differences. Our one-on-one sessions (in person or remote) build executive functioning, reading, writing, math, and test prep skills. We do not provide academic tutoring; instead, we focus on skill-building that helps students thrive.
(650) 881-2934 View (650) 881-2934
Destiny Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Destiny Behavioral Health offers comprehensive behavioral health outpatient services to adults aged 18 and older. We provide support for those managing mental health conditions, recovering from substance use, or dealing with co-occurring issues. Our services include Substance Abuse Treatment, Individual and Group Therapy, Family Services, Faith Based Programs, Psychoeducation and Skills Building, and more.
Destiny Behavioral Health offers comprehensive behavioral health outpatient services to adults aged 18 and older. We provide support for those managing mental health conditions, recovering from substance use, or dealing with co-occurring issues. Our services include Substance Abuse Treatment, Individual and Group Therapy, Family Services, Faith Based Programs, Psychoeducation and Skills Building, and more.
(925) 310-2773 View (925) 310-2773
Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Hope starts here— help for your teen, support for your family. Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma. Our early reputation was built on dual-diagnosis expertise, and we have become truly exceptional by grounding that expertise in a broader foundation of trauma-informed mental health.
Hope starts here— help for your teen, support for your family. Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma. Our early reputation was built on dual-diagnosis expertise, and we have become truly exceptional by grounding that expertise in a broader foundation of trauma-informed mental health.
(707) 207-8834 View (707) 207-8834
Hathaway Recovery Behavioral Health Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Hathaway Recovery is a premier California residential treatment center delivering 5-star clinical excellence for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and dual-diagnosis co-occurring disorders. Our exclusive program offers complete privacy, private bedrooms, and 24/7 nursing care. Board-certified addiction medicine doctors and licensed therapists provide integrated, one-on-one trauma-informed care to resolve the root causes of addiction. Experience world-class psychological recovery, personal training, and exclusive amenities in a confidential, safe, nurturing environment built for long-term healing
Hathaway Recovery is a premier California residential treatment center delivering 5-star clinical excellence for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and dual-diagnosis co-occurring disorders. Our exclusive program offers complete privacy, private bedrooms, and 24/7 nursing care. Board-certified addiction medicine doctors and licensed therapists provide integrated, one-on-one trauma-informed care to resolve the root causes of addiction. Experience world-class psychological recovery, personal training, and exclusive amenities in a confidential, safe, nurturing environment built for long-term healing
(909) 971-3333 View (909) 971-3333
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
(415) 326-1439 View (415) 326-1439
Wildflower Mountain Ranch, Inc
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Wildflower Mountain Ranch (503c nonprofit organization), a long term residential treatment center in Northern Utah, specializes in treating young women who are struggling with mental health issues, complex trauma and attachment related issues. We work with (assigned female at birth) children from age 12 to 18 and often work with many kinds of families including adoptive families. We work to serve the whole family with a parent program and parent/caregiver therapy as well as family therapy in addition to our treatment of adolescents at the facility.
Wildflower Mountain Ranch (503c nonprofit organization), a long term residential treatment center in Northern Utah, specializes in treating young women who are struggling with mental health issues, complex trauma and attachment related issues. We work with (assigned female at birth) children from age 12 to 18 and often work with many kinds of families including adoptive families. We work to serve the whole family with a parent program and parent/caregiver therapy as well as family therapy in addition to our treatment of adolescents at the facility.
(801) 760-0827 View (801) 760-0827
Nugent Counseling Center Inc
Treatment Center
San Jose, CA 95128
At Nugent Family Counseling Center we use innovative therapy approaches so you can focus on what you love about being a family. Our team is available for any combination of individual, family, and couples therapy. We also offer Neurofeedback treatment sessions and psychiatric services. We realize your needs may change as you grow and learn. That’s why we are always open to modifying who comes to sessions and techniques used. Couples, marriage and family therapy works and is worth the investment. We want your family to leave feeling closer and ready to live your best lives together.
At Nugent Family Counseling Center we use innovative therapy approaches so you can focus on what you love about being a family. Our team is available for any combination of individual, family, and couples therapy. We also offer Neurofeedback treatment sessions and psychiatric services. We realize your needs may change as you grow and learn. That’s why we are always open to modifying who comes to sessions and techniques used. Couples, marriage and family therapy works and is worth the investment. We want your family to leave feeling closer and ready to live your best lives together.
(562) 280-2687 View (562) 280-2687
Evolve Teen Outpatient Therapy Programs
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our licensed therapists, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and onsite counselors are specially trained to treat teens with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ADHD, dual diagnoses, and high-risk, self-harming and/or suicidal behaviors.
Evolve Treatment Center is a premier location supporting adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Our outpatient programs are geared towards teens whose symptoms and behaviors are disrupting their day-to-day home living. Teens in our Partial Hospitalization Program participate in our full day of structured programming five days a week. Teens in our Intensive Outpatient Program attend three hours of programming three/four days a week. Our programs serve as a smooth transition for teens stepping down from an inpatient or residential treatment program, or as a higher level of treatment for teens requiring more structure than just weekly outpatient therapy. In both telehealth programs, teens receive individual and family sessions, multiple group sessions a day, psychiatric evaluations and educational/academic support (all via HIPAA-compliant video conference). Teens also participate in experiential activities like music therapy, art therapy, meditation, and yoga. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, structured, and accepting environment where adolescents learn the skills necessary for sustainable recovery.
Our licensed therapists, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and onsite counselors are specially trained to treat teens with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ADHD, dual diagnoses, and high-risk, self-harming and/or suicidal behaviors.
Evolve Treatment Center is a premier location supporting adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Our outpatient programs are geared towards teens whose symptoms and behaviors are disrupting their day-to-day home living. Teens in our Partial Hospitalization Program participate in our full day of structured programming five days a week. Teens in our Intensive Outpatient Program attend three hours of programming three/four days a week. Our programs serve as a smooth transition for teens stepping down from an inpatient or residential treatment program, or as a higher level of treatment for teens requiring more structure than just weekly outpatient therapy. In both telehealth programs, teens receive individual and family sessions, multiple group sessions a day, psychiatric evaluations and educational/academic support (all via HIPAA-compliant video conference). Teens also participate in experiential activities like music therapy, art therapy, meditation, and yoga. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, structured, and accepting environment where adolescents learn the skills necessary for sustainable recovery.
(855) 358-6421 View (855) 358-6421

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ADHD Treatment Centers
When should I seek treatment for ADHD?
You should seek treatment for ADHD if you consistently have difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity that interferes with your daily life. Symptoms of ADHD include the inability to sustain attention during tasks, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, being easily distracted, frequent fidgeting or squirming, and talking or interrupting excessively. If these symptoms interfere with your career, academics, or relationships—for example, consistently failing to complete professional projects on time—you should seek an evaluation for ADHD.

How does treatment for ADHD work?
Effective treatment for ADHD often consists of medication, behavioral therapy, and lifestyle changes. Stimulant medications such as Adderall and Ritalin work by altering levels of neurotransmitters in the brain; higher levels of dopamine and norepinephrine are known to improve attention and focus. Therapy works by helping people with ADHD understand the condition, discuss their areas of difficulty, and develop behavioral strategies to manage their symptoms. In some cases, modifying one’s diet and exercise can also help improve symptoms.

Are there specific medications for ADHD?
Medications to treat ADHD are generally stimulants, the most common are Adderall and Ritalin. There are two categories of stimulants: Amphetamines include Adderall, Dyanavel, Vyvanse, and Dexedrine, and methylphenidates include Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana, Focalin, Quillichew, Quillivant, and Metadate. Non-stimulants and antidepressants may be used as an alternative if stimulants aren’t effective or viable for a particular patient.

How long does treatment for ADHD take?
It’s tough to give an exact time frame because everyone varies. In terms of medications, stimulants begin to work very soon after you take them, generally within the hour. It may take time to identify the right medication and dosage, but the medication itself is fast-acting. In terms of therapy, it takes time to develop skills and put them into practice, but you will likely see improvements within a few weeks or months.