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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that people sometimes develop in response to a traumatic event. After a traumatic event, PTSD can leave you feeling stuck with a constant sense of danger and painful memories. New coping skills can help you feel safe and function again. Are you experiencing past or current trauma? Ada psychiatry experts can help.
Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect a person’s attention, impulsivity, memory, and other cognitive functions. While it is often diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can affect people well into adulthood. It is estimated that 11 percent of children have ADHD in the United States. In adults, it is estimated at 4.4 percent. Less than 20% of adults with ADHD are not aware they have it and will remain undiagnosed and untreated. ADHD affects a range of cognitive functions, including one’s ability to concentrate and one’s memory.
Comorbid PTSD is when someone has PTSD alongside another mental health condition, such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, or substance abuse. As a result, this can make treatment challenging because there is more than one issue.
Psychologists and licensed therapists can help people with PTSD find healthy ways to process the trauma they experienced. These professionals can use several types of counseling to help patients, including
Most guidelines for treating PTSD in adults recommend using trauma-focused psychotherapy first, with medications added as needed. Medication can help provide relief from symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or nightmares that are associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. A mental health clinician can recommend various medications, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications.
We offer comprehensive treatment plans for people with trauma. This may include medication management and therapy depending on the client’s needs.
Ada also offers telepsychiatry as an option for patients who love the convenience of their homes. Being unable to come into the office should not prohibit anyone from receiving treatment for PTSD. Ada Psychiatry will tailor your treatment plan that fits your specific needs.
PTSD can look different for each person. You may feel panicked, dreadful, or have palpable reactions in the present moment to something traumatic from your past.
In order to receive a PTSD diagnosis, a mental health clinican will look for at least:
PTSD symptoms can sometimes go away on their own. For most people, symptoms can last for years, especially if left untreated.
If you think you or a loved one is experiencing PTSD, speaking with a mental health professional is best. The clinicians at Ada Psychiatry are ready to help you.
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