ADHD in Adults Center - Shawnee, KSShawnee Psychiatrist Doctors for ADHD in AdultsType of Physician: Psychiatrist What is a Psychiatrist? A certification by the Board of Psychiatry & Neurology; practitioners are skilled in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders. He or she is trained to understand the biological, psychological and social components of illness and is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, as well as to evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems. The psychiatrist is also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living. Specialty: Psychiatry Common Name: Psychiatrist Doctors in Shawnee * Johnson County Mental Health Center  Kanakam Dileepan MD  W Steven Baker MD  Fernando M Egea MD  Psychiatric Professional Association  Psychiatric Professional Association  Psychiatric Professional Association  Psychiatric Professional Association  Johnson County Mental Health  Johnson County Mental Health  Johnson County Mental Health  Walter F Ricci MD  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Midwest Psychiatric PA  Byron Milgram MD  Michael J Pronko MD  Vellore R Kirubakaran MD  Vellore R Kirubakaran MD  Wurster L'Ecuyer Collison Brewington & Martin MDs  Donna Childs & Ann Clark MD  Donna Childs & Ann Clark MD  Wurster L'Ecuyer Collison Brewington & Martin MDs  Psychiatric & Family Services  Psychiatric & Family Services  Psychiatric & Family Services  Wurster L'Ecuyer Collison Brewington & Martin MDs  Wurster L'Ecuyer Collison Brewington & Martin MDs  Psychiatric & Family Services  Fernando Rosso MD  Umar Wadood  Wurster L'Ecuyer Collison Brewington & Martin MDs  Sergio M Zaderenko  Drs Heisler Jones & Davis  Drs Heisler Jones & Davis  Drs Heisler Jones & Davis  Carol Smith MD  Weng Professional Corporation  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  Vince & Associates Clinical Research  KU Medical Center Neurology  Rainbow Mental Health Facility  Eric Kulick MD  Psychiatric & Counseling Associates  College Blvd Psychiatric Clinic  College Blvd Psychiatric Clinic  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Comprehensive Womens Care Inc Women's Family Care  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  John H Henderson Jr. MD  Johnson County Psychiatric Service  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Johnson County Psychiatric Service  Psychiatric Associates  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City  Johnson County Psychiatric Service  Diane Buckingham MD  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Kansas City Psychiatric Group  Midwest Psychiatry  Midwest Psychiatry  Jo Jeanne Callaway MD  Linda J Kohler MD  Johnson County Mental Health Center  Johnson County Mental Health Center  Johnson County Mental Health Center  Man M Anand MD  The Guidance Center  Mary S Frank MD  Estanisiao Rimando MD  Estanisiao Rimando MD  Elias Chediak MD  Osawatomie State Hospital  Osawatomie State Hospital  Osawatomie State Hospital  Osawatomie State Hospital  Osawatomie State Hospital  David Console MD  Valeo Recovery Center  David Montano MD  Family Service & Guidance Center of Topeka Inc Shawnee, KansasUpcoming Local Events2012-05-20
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Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)Read the Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) article » What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most well-recognized childhood developmental problems. This condition is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It is now known that these symptoms continue into adulthood for about 60% of children with ADHD. That translates into 4% of the US adult population, or 8 million adults. However, few adults are identified or treated for adult ADHD.
ADHD in AdultsAdults with ADHD may have difficulty following directions, remembering information, concentrating, organizing tasks or completing work within time limits. If these difficulties are not managed appropriately, they can cause associated behavioral, emotional, social, vocational and academic problems.
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Common Behaviors and Problems of Adult ADHDThe following behaviors and problems may stem directly from ADHD or may be the result of related adjustment difficulties:
Read the Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) article » Recommended Reading Related to Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)What is job stress?Job stress can be defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. The concept of job stress is often confused with challenge, but these concepts are not the same. Challenge energizes us psychologically and physically, and it motivates us to learn new skills and master our jobs. When a challenge is met, we feel relaxed and satisfied. Thus, challenge is an important ingredient for healthy and productive work. The importance of challenge in our work lives is probably what people are referring to when they say "a little bit of stress is good for you." When the challenge has turned into job demands that cannot be met, relaxation has turned to exhaustion, and a sense of satisfaction has turned into feelings of stress, the sate is set for illness, injury and job failur... Other Related ADHD in Adults ArticlesEmergency Contact for Shawnee
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Stress
- Stress occurs when forces from the outside world impinge on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life. However, over-stress, can be harmful. There is now speculation, as well as some evidence, that points to the abnormal stress responses as being involved in causing various diseases or conditions.
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Depression
- Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The principal types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease).
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ADHD
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by the symptoms hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Treatment for ADHD may involve behavioral therapy and psychostimulant or antidepressant medication.
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Tips for Parenting a Child with ADHD
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