ADHD Medication Alternatives that Work | Dr. Daniel Amen

Do you (or your child) have ADD (attention deficit disorder) or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)? Do you think prescription stimulants such as Ritalin or Adderall are the only treatment options available? They’re not. Although stimulants may be helpful for some people with ADD, they aren’t effective for everyone and they can make some people worse. It all depends on which type of condition you have. Brain imaging studies show there are 7 types of ADD, and knowing your type is critical for finding the right solutions. In general, medication should never be the first or only thing you do for any mental health condition. There are many alternatives to medication that can improve ADD symptoms, such as lack of focus, impulsiveness, being easily distracted, having difficulty staying organized, and a tendency to put things off until the last minute. Read more: https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/7-aw... 01:07 Alternatives to ADHD Medication 03:29 Distractibility 05:34 Impulse Control 11:39 Nutrition & Elimination Diet 15:28 Sleep Apnea 18:37 Work With An Integrative Physician 19:51 Neurofeedback 20:41 Light Therapy #adhd #attentiondeficitdisorder #attentiondeficithyperactivitydisorder #medication #adhdmedication #add #sleepapnea #integrativemedicine #neurofeedback #lighttherapy SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BRAIN HEALTH NEWS & TIPS https://www.youtube.com/subscription_... If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us or visit https://www.amenclinics.com/schedule-.... Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 http://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.brainmdhealth.com/ Follow Amen Clinics on Instagram:   / amen_clinics   Follow Amen Clinics on TikTok:   / amenclinics   Like Amen Clinics on Facebook:   / amenclinic   Follow Amen Clinics on Twitter:   / amen_clinics   Follow Amen Clinics on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Instagram:   / doc_amen   Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Tiktok:   / docamen   Like Dr. Daniel Amen on Facebook:   / drdanielamen   Follow Dr. Daniel Amen on Twitter:   / docamen