Not everybody is the life of the party. And that’s okay! If you or your child have been through ADD testing and are looking for ADHD treatment in NYC, don’t be discouraged. You can find Social Skills Groups at the Sachs Center – an innovative practice focused on the treatment and testing of … [Read more...]
How ADD in Adults Can Impact the Holidays [Plus 3 Solutions]
The holidays are known as “the most wonderful time of the year.” If you or a loved one is living with ADD in adults, you probably have a different perspective. ADD in adults tends to make the holiday season a very real challenge. According to George Sachs, PsyD – a leading ADD doctor who, as a … [Read more...]
Anger management and Adult ADD
Everyone gets angry. In the appropriate situations, anger can even be a healthy emotion. Some people, however, have a hard time controlling their anger. We see this a lot with ADD in adults.It’s not just anger. ADD in adults is associated with difficulty controlling a range of emotions – from … [Read more...]
Help and hope for the procrastination associated with ADD in adults
Productivity guru and coach David Allen believes, “Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” He developed his system of time management with businesspeople in mind, but many of his ideas can be helpful to those who have been through ADHD testing for adults or who are seeking ADHD treatment … [Read more...]
Meditation apps can be helpful for those seeking ADHD treatment in NYC
Meditation offers a number of benefits, from reducing stress and helping to control anxiety to increasing your capacity for compassion and empathy. But for those who have been through ADHD testing and are now seeking ADHD treatment in NYC, meditation has even more to offer.Meditation can be an … [Read more...]
Bring Change to Mind is helping reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, including ADD in adults.
If you’ve ever heard actress Glenn Close talk about her own family’s experiences in coping with mental health, you’ll know what a powerful advocate she is for the mental health community and for every family and every individual dealing with mental health issues – including those who are coming to … [Read more...]
ADD in Adult Women and in Girls
In recent years, there has been more attention paid to the gender gap that exists in medical research. Traditionally, the majority of medical testing has focused on men’s health. For example, as the BU Today website reported, “Medical research in many areas, including cardiovascular disease (which … [Read more...]
Understanding your child’s rights under Section 504
ADHD testing may be the first step in making the system work for you Section 504 has opened the doors to a good education to countless children who the system might otherwise have failed.As the U.S. Department of Education explains, “Section 504 is a federal law designed to protect the rights … [Read more...]