ADHD in Adults | Effective Treatment Options in Pasadena CA

ADHD in Adults, Pasadena, CA

While attention‒deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly affects children, it can also be present in adults. While ADHD may present differently in adults, it can still cause problems in a person's day‒to‒day life. Effectively helping to support clients with ADHD without the need for medication management often becomes a concern for many adults living with the condition.

If you're looking to get ADHD support that doesn't require stimulant medications, look no further than Vital Brain Health. We can help improve function in those who have ADHD.

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What is ADHD?

Attention‒deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a long‒term mental health condition that is primarily seen in children but also impacts many adults. Oftentimes ADHD manifests in childhood, but, either because of a lack of symptoms or an ADHD evaluation never being performed, the condition is not identified until adulthood.

At Vital Brain Health, we provide accurate identification and personalized plans to help you live your daily life without the frustrations of ADHD. We can help you overcome your impulsivity and other challenges that ADHD can cause.

Schedule an appointment today and get a comprehensive evaluation and personalized care with Vital Brain Health.

Common Risk Factors Linked to ADHD in Adults

Currently there is no clear cause of ADHD. While research continues to be conducted, there are a few risk factors that have been identified. Risk factors associated with ADHD include:

Genetics

A family history of ADHD or other mental health conditions increases the likelihood of it developing in other members of the family.

Environmental Toxins

Exposure to environmental toxins such as lead can impact the development of the brain and cause conditions like ADHD.

Parents With Addiction

Having a parent who used recreational drugs, alcohol, or tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chance of a person developing ADHD.

Premature Birth

Premature births can lead to multiple potential developmental disorders.

What symptoms are associated with ADHD?

Symptoms associated with ADHD can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:

Impulsivity
Difficulties with organization
Difficulty paying attention or focusing
Problems focusing on a task
Trouble multitasking
Excessive restlessness
Poor planning
Low tolerance for frustration
Frequent mood swings
Problems starting or completing tasks
Trouble coping with stress

What are the Support Options for ADHD?

Vital Brain Health offers different types of training, each serving a different purpose. Some of the support you may receive includes:

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback utilizes advanced brain training to optimize your brain’s natural function using real‒time feedback.This can help the different parts of your brain communicate more effectively, which in turn improves focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive performance. Best of all, no part of this process requires medication.

Photobiomodulation

Photobiomodulation helps clients learn to retrain involuntary physical responses to better control conditions such as ADHD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Vital Brain help with ADHD?

Yes, we provide advanced support for people with ADHD using Neurofeedback 3.0 integrated multi-modal training protocols specifically designed for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and executive function challenges. Our approach helps optimize brain networks responsible for focus, impulse control, and cognitive flexibility in people with ADHD. We serve both children and adults with ADHD, using research-based protocols that target the specific brain communication patterns underlying attention difficulties in individuals with ADHD.

How does Vital Brain help with ADHD?

Our protocols for people with ADHD use Neurofeedback 3.0 to help the brain's attention and executive function "rooms" learn to communicate more effectively in individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We target specific brain networks that control focus, impulse regulation, and cognitive flexibility in people with ADHD. Through our visual feedback system, these brain areas learn to coordinate on shared frequency channels, developing stronger connections during sleep that lead to improved attention, better impulse control, and enhanced executive function in daily life for individuals with ADHD.

Do you provide support for ADHD subtypes?

We help people with all ADHD subtypes. Whether someone has primarily inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type, or combined presentation, our Multi-Layer Analysis identifies which parts of the brain are involved for each individual with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Our research-based protocols for supporting people with ADHD are designed to optimize these exact brain networks through targeted training.

References

Thibault, Robert T., et al. "Neurofeedback, Self-Regulation, and Brain Imaging: Clinical Science and Fad in the Development of a Neurotechnology." NeuroImage, vol. 76, 2013, pp. 120-129. Arns, Martijn, et al. "Evaluation of Neurofeedback in ADHD: The Long and Winding Road." Biological Psychology, vol. 95, 2014, pp. 108-115. Lubar, Joel F., et al. "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of EEG Neurofeedback Training for ADHD in a Clinical Setting as Measured by Changes in T.O.V.A. Scores, Behavioral Ratings, and WISC-R Performance." Biofeedback and Self-Regulation, vol. 20, no. 1, 1995, pp. 83-99. Monastra, Vincent J., et al. "Electroencephalographic Biofeedback in the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder." Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, vol. 27, no. 4, 2002, pp. 261-279. Pigott, E. Heather, and Rex Cannon. "Neurofeedback is the Best Available First-Line Treatment for ADHD: What is the Evidence for this Claim?" Journal of NeuroRegulation, vol. 1, no. 1, 2014, pp. 4-23. Rasey, Howard W., et al. "EEG Biofeedback for the Enhancement of Attentional Processing in Normal College Students." Journal of Neurotherapy, vol. 1, no. 3, 1996, pp. 15-21.

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