ADHD & neurodevelopmental disorders
Our team of expert clinicians and neuroscientists have collaborated to deliver cutting-edge treatment and support for people experiencing ADHD.
Our BaMH team understand the neurobiology of ADHD, and this means we can refine diagnosis and select therapeutic options to optimise treatment outcomes.
We think outside the box to bring novel treatments and improved understanding through integrated precision psychiatry and lifestyle medicine.
Alterations in executive functioning such as difficulties concentrating, increased distractibility, and reduced impulse control are commonly experienced by people with ADHD. Neuroimaging studies have reported abnormal brain activation in fronto-striatal and parietal regions during executive function tasks and EEG studies indicate a preponderance for abnormal slow wave activity within frontal brain regions.
Our brain-based assessment and treatment pathways are designed to facilitate brain changes to improve attention, emotion regulation and executive functioning. These changes support improved functional outcomes including memory, cognition, sleep and mood.
We offer an evidence based, holistic and integrated treatment pathway:
- Precision diagnostics and biomarker identification through EEG
- Body-centered therapies facilitating improved cortisol levels, decreased anxiety and improved mood and task-oriented attention
- Enhanced psychological wellbeing through stabilisation of the sympathetic nervous system, increased serotonin levels and integrated sense of self
- Neurofeedback assisted self-regulation by reshaping neural activity, improving focus and attention
- Psychological therapies that promote positive self-esteem and support behaviour change
- Precision psychiatry and tailored treatment planning
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder with onset typically before 12 years of age. It causes developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity which leads to problems socially, at school or at work. Around 7-10% of children are affected, and it has a strong genetic component which means there is often more than one person in a family seeking support.
In adults, it includes a combination of persistent problems such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulse control. It can contribute to unstable relationships, poor work performance and low self-esteem.
ADHD can have lifelong effects which significantly impact a person's ability to achieve educational and employment goals and aspirations, and social and relationship happiness, resulting in a reduced quality of life.
Difficulties with diagnosis and a lack of understanding by health staff often result in lengthy wait times for assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
We take a longitudinal view of person’s life, including individual characteristics, social, emotional, educational and vocational settings. Our empathetic team work sensitively to develop a shared understanding and to exclude other conditions that may have similar symptoms.
We understand the neurobiology of ADHD and that enables us to offer more effective treatments, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, within a precision psychiatry and lifestyle medicine framework.
Almost everyone has symptoms that are similar to ADHD at some point in their life, but if your symptoms have come on recently or occur only occasionally it's probably not ADHD.
ADHD is only diagnosed where symptoms are severe enough to cause ongoing problems in more than one area in your life and the persistent symptoms can be traced back to early childhood.
We offer a neurodivergent-friendly and trauma sensitive approach and assess and treat people aged 5-17 years and adults. Our experienced team specialise in taking the time to understand your journey and to develop a unique and tailored support and treatment plan. Encompassing a holistic approach, our treatment addresses the brain alterations that accompany ADHD.
If you would like to find out more about how we approach ADHD, please get in touch. You can self-refer to our programs but we appreciate communication from your supporting medical practitioners.
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At BaMH, we regularly talk with you to assess the effectiveness of your current interventions, consider any changes in your circumstances or treatment goals. These reviews serve as opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and adjustment, ensuring that your care remains personalised and responsive to your evolving needs.
We have a multidisciplinary team of mental health experts working with a range of treatment modalities and techniques. All our service offerings are considered when developing your treatment plan, to ensure you receive the latest in personalised and holistic care.