C A Stilwell Jr MD

Dr Stilwell is an ADHD specialist & consultant. Diagnosing and advising for ADHD treatment and interventions. Speaker. Sharing ADHD news, science, and wisdom

[C A Stilwell Jr MD @drstilwell]

If you know one person with #ADHD, you know one person with ADHD. Don't assume they are all alike. #ADHDtreatment, #ADHDsymptoms

[C A Stilwell Jr MD @drstilwell]

In a meta-analysis of five randomized trials, a moderate dose (200-400 mg or 6-8 mg/kg) of viloxazine (Qelbree) provided the best treatment outcomes in children and adolescents with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (JAMA Network Open)
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#ADHD and #anxiety are separate conditions, but for a lot of folks, they go hand in hand. Some treatments can work for both ADHD and anxiety, such as:

🧠Cognitive behavioral therapy
🧘Relaxation techniques and meditation
💊Prescription medications

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Treating ADHD reduces the death rate, according to these studies.
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Daily vaping doubles the risk of frequent headaches in teens.
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@ADDitudeMag "Promising" meand it needs more robust controlled studies before we call it empirically-based therapy for core symptoms of ADHD.

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"This (interest-activated) state (in-the-zone) is not activated by a teacher’s assignment, or a boss’s request. It is only created by a momentary sense of interest, competition, novelty, or urgency created by a do-or-die deadline."
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Parents, put your phone down when interacting with your kids. Have a no-technology table at mealtime. Model appropriate phone use - and nonuse. https://t.co/X4ltjuZLHF

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A good relationship pushes you to be a better person.
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@ADDdoc Generic Concerts is still hit or miss

[C A Stilwell Jr MD @drstilwell]

Your teen doesn't want to take her/his ADHD medication? Start by listening and asking why, in a nonconfrontational way. "Tell me what you don't like about your medication." Side effects - make an adjustment in dose or choice of meds. Empathize.

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Great article for helping someone with working memory issues.
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What's it like to have ADHD? Sometimes it's like:

[C A Stilwell Jr MD @drstilwell]

We are doing an abysmal job of helping kids with ADHD. A huge majority are getting NO help. Let's improve access and education of all stakeholders.
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[C A Stilwell Jr MD @drstilwell]

Are there long-term effects on the brain in children on ADHD medicine? Yes, and it looks good.
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Massive review study suggests psychological trauma nearly triples a person's risk of mental disorder - https://t.co/TfiuoLTgP0

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Watch the amount of time your kids are on screens. Research keeps adding to the list of consequences of excess screen time (diminished attention, binge eating, obesity, depression) and now has added increased risk of OCD. https://t.co/pF5QP1UhTf