ADHD is a treatable medical condition. At Conway Behavioral Health Hospital, we understand the challenges having ADHD brings. Our experienced and compassionate team will be with you through every step of treatment.
Treatment for ADHD
Learn more about ADHD recovery at Conway Behavioral Health Hospital
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health condition that causes poor concentration and a lack of impulse control, as well as other troublesome symptoms that can negatively impact a person’s life. Fortunately, ADHD is a highly treatable condition, and its symptoms can be relieved through professional care that includes a combination of therapy and medication. It can be stressful to live with untreated symptoms of ADHD, and overwhelming to try to manage these symptoms without the appropriate guidance. However, with the help of professional treatment, children and adults with ADHD can live productive and successful lives.
At Conway Behavioral Health Hospital, we understand how the symptoms of ADHD can affect your life. Our caring team of professionals will provide a comprehensive treatment approach that will help you recognize, accept, and manage your symptoms. You don’t have to let the symptoms of ADHD dictate the course of your life. Let us help you take the steps needed in order to put these challenges behind you for good.
How to Help a Loved One
Helping a loved one or family member get ADHD treatment near Little Rock, Arkansas
If you have a loved one with ADHD, you are probably very familiar with how invasive and upsetting this condition can be, and you are likely struggling with your own feelings of frustration, sadness, and hopelessness as you continue to watch your loved one experience symptoms. You might even feel as though you have reached the end of your rope. But even when hope seems lost, there are always things that you can do to help encourage your loved one to get treatment for ADHD. Consider the following:
- Take some time to research ADHD to determine how its symptoms can affect your loved one’s life. While you may be familiar with this specific condition on a personal level, educating yourself with clinical facts, statistics, and the like can help you gain a better understanding of what it’s like to experience ADHD firsthand.
- Look into treatment centers that offer care for ADHD. Find out what options exist (e.g., inpatient or outpatient services), and then provide the information you have gathered to your loved one.
- Talk to your loved one about the concerns you are having, making sure to speak in a non-judgmental, compassionate tone so that he or she does not feel threatened.
- If your loved one opts for treatment, ensure him or her that you will be a constant source of support both during and after treatment.
Why Consider Treatment
Why consider ADHD treatment at our hospital
If you or someone you love is struggling with the symptoms of ADHD but isn’t getting the necessary care, the effects can be harmful. When left untreated, ADHD can lead to social problems, poor academic performance, and trouble maintaining employment. Additionally, when ADHD persists, you or your loved one is at increased risk for substance abuse, which can add a new and more complex layer of stress to an already delicate situation. Thankfully, by receiving treatment, these repercussions can be stopped or avoided entirely.
Types of Treatment
Types of ADHD treatment offered at our hospital
Located in Conway, Arkansas, and serving Little Rock’s North Metro community and the surrounding area, Conway Behavioral Health Hospital is a place of hope and healing for adults who are struggling with mental and behavioral health concerns. Our scenic location provides a sense of calm, yet is only one mile away from the center of town, which makes us easily accessible. We have made every effort to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, ensuring that our patients feel a sense of comfort and serenity as they heal.
If you or a loved one is suffering from the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Conway Behavioral Health is an ideal setting to begin the journey to recovery. We understand that people have different needs and therefore require different plans of care to meet those needs. For this reason, we are dedicated to providing fully individualized treatment plans for each individual who chooses to heal with us.
If you receive treatment for ADHD at Conway, the following therapeutic interventions may be included in your customized plan of care:
Medical care:
If you require medical care in addition to therapeutic treatment for ADHD during your time at Conway, we are able to assist you. These services may be delivered by physicians, registered nurses (RNs), and/or licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Meetings with these professionals will be arranged on an as-needed basis.
Medication management:
There are situations in which medications can be a beneficial part of treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Your need for medication will be assessed upon admission, and should it be determined that this will be of benefit to you, you will meet with staff members for medication management services as needed.
Individual therapy:
You will have the opportunity to participate in individual therapy sessions with a licensed therapist or counselor at least once during your time at Conway, with additional meetings being scheduled when needed or requested. These one-on-one sessions can serve as an optimal time to process through your experiences and work through any challenges you are facing as you work towards healing from the symptoms of ADHD.
Group therapy:
Group therapy sessions are offered a minimum of four times per day and include psychoeducation groups, skills rehearsal groups, recreational groups, and process groups. Participating in these groups gives you the opportunity to give and receive support from others who may be facing similar struggles. Examples of the various topics that may be discussed during these groups include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Adapting leisure skills
- Mindfulness
- Emotional regulation skills
- Medication management
- Substance abuse
- Distress tolerance skills
Family therapy:
Because family support can be a crucial part of the healing process, we offer family therapy sessions once a week. Led by licensed therapists and counselors, these sessions provide you and your loved ones with time to work through the challenges you have experienced as a family, build a sense of unity, and learn how you can support one another moving forward. This can also serve as a time for your loved ones to learn more about ADHD so that they can gain a better understanding of what you have experienced as a result of your symptoms.
Continuing Care
Continuing care after inpatient treatment for ADHD
Acute inpatient treatment is designed to be a short-term stabilization period. With the approximate length of stay being seven days, this form of programming is used to alleviate crises, provide immediate intervention for severe symptoms, initiate a medication management regimen when needed, and ultimately help you jumpstart your healing journey.
Due to the short-term nature of this programming, it is important for you to receive continuing care services once your inpatient stay has come to an end. In doing so, you will be able to practice the skills you learned while in acute care, continue to receive monitoring while in a less intensive environment, and have further support as you reintegrate back into your everyday life.
Upon admission into our program, your treatment team will immediately begin preparing a discharge plan that will be implemented once your inpatient stay is complete. This plan can include referrals to outside healthcare providers, support groups that may be of benefit to you, and contact information should you find yourself in need of crisis services in the future.
In choosing to come to Conway Behavioral Health Hospital, you can rest assured that you or your loved one will be provided with the utmost in quality and compassionate care. To learn more about our program, please contact us at your convenience.