Adult ADHD is marked by 3 primary symptoms: distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity. While adults with ADHD face many challenges, those challenges are manageable. Learn how to live with adult ADHD from our mental health expert, Taylor Smith, in this free video series.
Hear the 3 main marks of adult ADHD, distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity, explained in detail. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Low activity in the prefrontal cortex is one of the main causes of adult ADHD. There are also possibilities of ADHD being passed genetically. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Most adults who have ADHD had symptoms and issues with ADHD as children. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Comorbidity, or disorders that occur along with each other, is the rule, rather than the exception, for adults with ADHD. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Adult ADHD can cause dysfunction in all areas of life which can lead to further complications. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Education, whether through personal research or consultation with professionals, will give the adult with ADHD a much greater perspective on the disorder. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Adult ADHD can lead to much internal struggle, such as low self esteem, due to numerous external conflicts. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Numerous medication treatment options are available for adults with ADHD including stimulants and anti-depressants. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Meditation can assist the ADHD adult with mental focus and control. Yoga, martial arts and dance are a few physical activities that may help an adult with ADHD. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Organization and completion of tasks are 2 prominent challenges adults with ADHD face in their personal lives. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Impulsive speech is only one of the problems that can have negative social impact for adults with ADHD. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
While there are negatives to adult ADHD, some positives include the ability to hyper-focus, intuitiveness and sensitivity. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Internet and local support groups may provide adults with ADHD some relief from the loneliness that often attends living with ADHD. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Therapy is important to include in the treatment of adult ADHD. Some examples are cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy and ADHD coaches. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Adult ADHD is marked by distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity and can be disruptive to a person's life. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
Adults with ADHD can cause problems in the workplace when details become neglected and social interactions become impaired. Learn how to live with adult ADHD in this free video.
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Summary: Fifty to sixty-six percent of children who have ADHD will continue to have the disorder as adults. Adults with ADHD face unique problems in the home, workplace and their personal lives. ADHD is often found alongside substance abuse, depression and some learning disorders. The mental health community continues to grow in its understanding of and ability to treat adults with ADHD.
Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant who has adult ADHD. Her thorough training and treatment experience allow her to speak effectively about the difficulties and management of adult ADHD. In this free mental health video series, Taylor will describe the symptoms of adult ADHD and its impact on all areas of life. She will also outline the strategies and means by which adults with ADHD may learn to live with this disorder.
Expert: Taylor Smith, CMA, is a multifaceted Certified Medical Assistant. In addition to the standard training needed for this credential and the experience that comes from working in the health care field, she also has supplemental training in nutrition, alternative therapies, meditation for mood modulation, and the particulars of ADHD in both adult and pediatric populations. ADHD is a particular topic of interest due to having the disorder herself. The bulk of her CMA work has been done in Sleep Disorders, with occasional forays into Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She made the shift into health care after 10 years of classical ballet training, a passion which she still pursues. She also has experience and training in improvisational comedy and team-building skills.
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