Atlanta’s Leading ADHD Treatment Facility

Learn more about ADHD  treatment at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System near Atlanta, GA

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders that can often continue into adolescence and adulthood. While many individuals with ADHD can be effectively treated without the use of a treatment facility, often the existence of other issues may make ADHD management difficult. When an individual with ADHD presents with a co-occurring disorder or the symptoms they are experiencing are severe, then a treatment facility may be necessary. Our facility is here to help you learn how to successfully live with your ADHD.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is composed of repeated patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. The inattention component of this disorder is defined as lacking the ability to maintain focus, often wandering off task and general disorganization. Hyperactivity is an inappropriate excessive motor activity such as being overly talkative and continued fidgeting. The third component of this disorder, impulsivity, is defined as actions that occur in the moment without being previously thought out. Impulsivity can potentially cause harm to the individual and is likely a result of the inability to delay gratification.

At our facility near Atlanta, Georgia, we understand that living with unmanaged ADHD can create all sorts of difficulties in your life. Our friendly staff is here to provide you with the treatment needed to uncover any co-occurring disorder that may exist, stabilize the severe symptoms you are experiencing, and learn effective coping strategies. We offer our full nonjudgmental support throughout the entire process.

If your ADHD has become too much for you to handle on your own it may be time to look into the treatment at Riverwoods. ADHD can be a lifelong challenge, but it is not one you have to face alone.

Why consider treatment for ADHD at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System near Atlanta, GA

Without proper management, ADHD can have a serious impact on your life. The inability to pay attention can create problems at work or cause you to struggle in school. Hyperactivity can put a strain on your social relationships and impulsivity can put you in harm’s way. Without proper management, daily living can turn into a daunting task. Riverwoods understands all of this and wants to help you get your life back on track.

Our top of the line center uses a multi-disciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, therapists, psychologists, nurses, licensed clinicians, and support staff. This approach to treatment allows us to provide the most comprehensive care. Upon arrival, you will work with each member of our team to create your treatment plan and then when the time is right a discharge plan. Our staff will work alongside you every step of the way.

Our empirically validated treatments will be used to uncover any co-occurring disorders, manage your symptoms, and educate you about your disorder. The most important person throughout this whole process is you, therefore we want to make sure you get everything you need in order to be successful. Not only are we there to provide treatment, but we are also there to offer our unwavering support.

You may not believe it now, but you can live a successful life with ADHD. We will help show you the way. Our treatment facility is located South of Atlanta in Riverdale, Georgia.

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System philosophy and treatment benefits

At our treatment facility we understand that ADHD is simply a disorder that you need to learn how to manage; it isn’t who you are. We want to get to know the person behind the disorder. By learning who you are as a person, we can more effectively devise a treatment plan that is specifically designed for your individual needs. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of your ADHD.

Types of ADHD treatment offered at Riverwoods Behavioral Health System near Atlanta, GA

Our hospital’s exceptional staff is well-equipped to provide you with a variety of treatment modalities. The most effective treatment for managing your ADHD is a combination of medication and therapeutic interventions. From the very beginning, we work with you to lay out an effective treatment plan and establish the foundation needed.

The use of medication is common among individuals living with ADHD. Stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin are medications used to help individuals with ADHD manage their symptoms. You will work with your treatment team to establish which if any, medications work best for you and how to properly manage them. Although medication is an important component of ADHD treatment, it is most effective when accompanied by therapeutic methods. By utilizing more than one treatment approach not only can you get your symptoms under control, but you can effectively learn to cope with them on a day to day basis.

Along with medication, our facility offers a variety of effective treatments. Your personalized needs will determine which of these methods would be most beneficial to you. Potential treatments may include individual therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapies, strengths-based counseling, experiential treatments, group therapy, and family therapy sessions.

Individual therapy is a common approach to helping individuals learn how to successfully live with their ADHD. Individual sessions may be used to help you explore any negative behavioral patterns and help you to learn more appropriate social behaviors. Additional sessions may be used to address any co-occurring disorders.

Strengths-based counseling is often used in individual sessions to help you realize that you already possess a number of strengths that will aid in your recovery process. We will help you to identify those strengths and learn how to use them to your advantage.

Group therapy is a big part of the treatment process here at Riverwoods. Groups are important because they provide you with an opportunity to connect with other individuals who are going through similar problems. Groups are made up of process-based sessions and psycho-educational sessions. Process groups focus more on one specific topic such as how to deal with symptoms or how ADHD has affected you. Psycho-educational groups are more focused on teaching you things such as medication management.

Another major component of ADHD treatment is family therapy. Living with ADHD is not only difficult for you but can be tough for your family. During family sessions, we will work to help your family understand the behaviors associated with ADHD and what they can do to help you manage your symptoms. We will also take the time to help your family process the stress that is associated with living with someone who has ADHD.

Our facility believes in providing you with a full spectrum of treatment options, which is why experiential methods are included in the recovery process. These methods include:

• Wellness and nutrition counseling
• Music therapy
• Expressive therapy
• Recreational therapy
• Art therapy

Our hospital’s staff will work to ensure that you are comfortable and happy with your progress throughout the entire treatment process.

Continuing care and levels of treatment for ADHD

Once you have learned to properly manage your ADHD and any other co-occurring disorders you will no longer require the strict structure of a hospital. When this time comes you and your treatment team will compose a comprehensive treatment plan that lays out your continuing treatment. This allows for you to get continued support once you have left our facility. If you believe you have more work to do in your recovery process and are not completely comfortable leaving the structured environment of a treatment facility, a residential facility may be right for you. Other options for continued care include an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).

If you believe that you have made enough progress in your treatment process then the next best step for you may be heading back home. In this case, our staff will take the time to work with you to establish connections in the community that will provide you with the needed support to continue to heal.

If you or someone you love is having problems managing their ADHD, please call our treatment facility near Atlanta, Georgia for a confidential consultation. We can help you decide the next course of action.

If you’re in crisis or are experiencing feelings of hurting yourself or others, please call 911 or head to your local emergency room immediately.