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