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Mental Health: ADHD

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) includes ongoing patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interfere with social, work, and/or academics. ADHD can be diagnosed from childhood through adulthood and is beyond inability to focus or sit still.   Tri-C Student Counseling Center

Overview

Links to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, National Institute of Mental Health
Link to Data and Statistics About ADHD, CDC
Links to Myths and Facts about ADHD, adhdawarenessmonth.org
Link to Quiz: The Truth About Childhood ADHD, WebMD
Link to video What is ADHD?

Diagnoses

Links to DSM-5-TR, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Links to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | ICD-11

Take a Screening

Link to ADHD Test, Mental Health America

Helping Yourself & Others

Link to Parent Training in Behavior Management, CDC
Link to ADHD Treatment Overview, CHADD
Link to ADHD Medication, Cleveland Clinic
Link to Treatment of ADHD in Adults, CHADD
Link to Parenting a Child with ADHD | CHADD
Link to Therapy Dogs Research Guide

Having Conversations

Links to How Not to Speak to Someone with ADHD, verywellmind.com
Link to What to Say (and Not to Say) to Someone with Anxiety, by McKenna Princing, Right as Rain by UW Medicine
Link to What is Neorudivergence and What Does It Mean to be Neurodivergent? verywellmind.com

Personal Stories

Link to The Upside of ADHD, GoodRx Health
Links to Video Top 10 Inspirational People with ADHD | GoodRX Health
Links to Famous People with ADHD, Additudemag.com
Link to Personal Stories, NAMI
Link to Stories, This is My Brave

Resources & Support

Link to ADDA Virtual Programs | Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Link to Connecting for Kids Website
Link to ADHD Center for Evaluation and Treatment, Cleveland Clinic Children's Behavioral Health
Link to Connecting for Kids - Attention Issues
Link to Crisis Text Line
Link to 988 chat
Link to 988 Call
Link to 988 Text
Link to Trevor Crisis Counselors
Link to Trans Lifeline
Link to Helplines, Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Tri-C Help Is Here App
Link to Support Groups, Help Is Here,Tri-C
Link to Relaxation Tips, Tri-C Help Is Here
Link to Substance Use & Addiction, Tri-C Help Is Here

Learn More

Links to Distraction podcast
Link to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Teens: What You Need to Know
Link to ADHD Fact Sheet, CDC
Link to brochure Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults
Link to MedlinePlus
Link to ADHD Friendly Lifestyle podcast
Link to CHADD's ADHD Podcasts
Link to How to ADHD

Books & More

Link to library catalog record for ADHD 2.0 book
Link to library catalog record for A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
Link to library catalog record for Thriving with Adult ADHD book
Link to library catalog record for The ADHD Effect on Marriage book
Link to library catalog record for Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD book
Link to library catalog record for ADHD 2.0 (Paperback)
Link to library catalog record for Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids
Link to library catalog record for Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens
Link to library catalog record for A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD
Link to library catalog record for ADHD  & Us
Link to library catalog record for The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Techniques Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Manage Anxiety Stress Autism ADHD and Promote Well-Being
Link to Amazon for DBT Workbook for Adult ADHD and Anxiety: A Practical Guide With Dialectical Behavior Techniques and Coping Skills to Overcome a Scattered Brain, Improve Focus, and Achieve Optimal Mental Performance
Link to Amazon record for Executive Functions
Link to library catalog record for Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
Link to library catalog record for Taking Charge of ADHD
Link to library catalog record for When an Adult You Love Has ADHD
Link to library catalog record for Managing ADHD in School
Link to Psychology Today
Link to Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
Link to Psychiatric News
Link to Journal of Clinical Psychology

Get Help Now

988 - Suicide Crisis Line
Link to Crisis Text Line