ADHD services offered in Virtual Office, Columbus, OH
Difficulty focusing due to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common challenge. But you don’t have to live with it. At Source 23 Psychiatry, LLC, in Columbus, Ohio, board-certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner Kimberly Gilbert MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offers ADHD treatment. Her goal is to enhance your concentration and productivity at work or school. Call the Source 23 Psychiatry, LLC, office today or use the online booking tab.
ADHD Q&A
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a mental health disorder that affects your ability to focus, pay attention, or sit still. While common, when left untreated, it can diminish your productivity at work, school, and other everyday situations, reducing your quality of life. See Kimberly at Source 23 Psychiatry, LLC, if you or your child has symptoms of ADHD.
What are the symptoms of ADHD?
The hallmarks symptoms of ADHD include:
- Inattention
- Hyperactivity
- Problems focusing and sitting still
- Disorganization
- Trouble following through on tasks
- Irritability
- Poor work or school performance
- Fidgeting or squirming
- Talking too much or interrupting
- Daydreaming
- Forgetting or losing items often
- Making careless mistakes
While anyone can experience these symptoms from time to time, ADHD can affect your ability to be successful. If this is the case, treatment with Kimberly is your solution.
What causes ADHD?
The cause of ADHD isn’t clear, but risk factors include:
- Family history of ADHD
- Environmental toxin exposure during childhood
- Drug or alcohol use during pregnancy
- Brain injuries
Low birth weight or being born prematurely can also increase your chance of having ADHD.
How does my specialist diagnose ADHD?
To determine if you have ADHD, Kimberly asks questions about your lifestyle, symptoms, personal medical history, and family medical history. She completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to assess your mood, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Kimberly then develops a customized ADHD treatment plan best suited to your needs.
How is ADHD treated?
The standard ADHD treatments include taking medication, making lifestyle changes, and undergoing psychotherapy (talk therapy). Kimberly takes a Christian approach to therapy, incorporating faith-based values and Scripture into her therapy sessions.
She teaches behavior-change strategies that help you stay organized, make sitting still easier, and help you focus better at work or school.
Adopting healthy habits and having a regular routine at home are also effective ADHD solutions. Set a regular bedtime, get the right amount of sleep, exercise regularly, and eat nutritious foods. Make to-do lists and keep a calendar to stay organized.
Kimberly personalized each ADHD treatment plan to give you the best chance of success and follows up with you to monitor your progress and help you thrive.
