Mount Sinai Center for ADHD and Related Disorders

Youth ages 7-12 years-old with suspected or diagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can receive no cost evaluations fMRI imaging while playing a video game 3-weeks of treatment with Adderall (a commonly prescribed, FDA approved treatment for ADHD). For more information, contact the team at [email protected]. PI: Jeffrey Newcorn, MD, GCO# 17-1321, IRB approved through the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Youth ages 7-12 years old with suspected or diagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and severe Oppositional Defiant Disorder are receiving no cost evaluations, non-invasive fMRI imaging while playing a video game, and 3-weeks of treatment with either Adderall or Strattera, both of which are commonly prescribed, FDA approved treatments for ADHD. A stipend is provided. For more information, contact the team, at 212-241-8012, or email [email protected]. [MSSM GCO# 17-0423, PI: Jeffrey Newcorn, MD, IRB approved through Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Women and girls with ADHD are often diagnosed with anxiety and depression before their underlying ADHD is recognized. This delay in diagnosis and treatment can take its psychological toll. Learn more about ADHD among women and girls with a no-cost online seminar by our colleagues. https://www.additudemag.com//adhd-in-women-symptoms-treat/

With Covid rates rising across the city, New York City public schools have decided to close for in-person learning as of November 19, 2020. Remote learning presents special challenges for students with attention and motivation difficulties. Neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing can help identify specific interventions to help. For some children, medication treatment for ADHD may help. Look for suggested educational resources at the Department of Education website, too. https://www.schools.nyc.gov//health-and/coronavirus-update

Often, people are not aware of their ADHD, but are aware of the problems caused by their symptoms. The tension, stress, regret, and sadness build into anxiety and depression. Treating the whole person means treating the underlying ADHD to improve the person’s whole life. Mount Sinai Psychiatry Apsard