by Miriam Mandel, MD
Parents, please get a proper evaluation. Translation–more than a 15-minute pediatric visit. A psychologist or psychiatrist may be of great benefit here.
There may be short-term gains but long-term consequences in individuals who do not have ADHD but take drugs like Adderall, Ritalin, and Modafinil.
This change in how the brain reacts is due to specific receptors found in the ADHD brain but not in someone without this clinical diagnosis.
Other issues that can be affecting your child’s attention and ability to focus:
🎯 Anxiety
🎯 Depression
🎯 Trauma
🎯 Poor quality sleep or not enough sleep
🎯 Unhealthy diet
🎯 Pain (emotional or physical)
🎯 Drugs or medications
🎯 Overconsumption of technology
🎯 The list goes on…
Thank you for this. My son has adhd and i’m worried about him and his grades
You are welcome Marcie. I know you are a good mom.
My son was misdiagnosed thank you for this
I appreciate your comment Jameson
Thanks for this.
You are welcome. Dr Mandel is very dedicated in her work on youth mental health.