Treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) typically encompasses a multimodal approach, combining behavioral interventions, psychoeducation, and, when necessary, medication management, tailored to address specific challenges in attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, with the goal of enhancing overall functioning and well-being.
The effect of video games playing is a research area that is constantly being analyzed by psychologists and scientists, as the percentage of children and adults who play video games is increasing. Over the years studies have shown that playing video games can increase heart rate, blood pressure and obesity. Playing too much video games […]
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As an ADHD psychologist in NYC, it quickly becomes apparent that those suffering from ADHD often struggle to complete even the most mundane of daily tasks. Any concoction of impulsiveness, anxiety, or distractedness can interfere with an individual’s ability to complete their goals, often eliciting a feeling of helplessness. Although each individual’s relationship with ADHD
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ADHD tips: Teaching CBT self-calming techniques which children can practice to put “Mood Monsters” in their place. Alex’s mother arrived to his weekly session teary-eyed. “Every day after school, Alex has horrible tantrums and in a bad mood, what can I do?” Children with attention deficit disorder (ADD, ADHD) experience more intense emotions and moods
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With so many different titles, degrees, and mental health professionals, clients are often confused about the difference between clinicians and often, wind up delaying progress because they get stuck deciding where to turn first. This article will help you navigate the world of therapists so you can get started on the path of progress. Let’s
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In a previous blog entry, we discussed how at the Sachs Center we implement video games into our therapy sessions with some patients. Although understandably strange to some newcomers, the idea of using video games as a viable treatment method for ADHD, ADD, or autism has been gaining considerable traction in recent years. In Helsinki,
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