IS ADD/ADHD a Mental Illness? Perth psychiatrist Dr Mander explains |
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While ADD is often categorised as a mental illness, I believe this is misleading. Although peripheral issues such as anxiety and depression are psychiatric disorders, I don’t see ADD as a mental illness. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder which most people are born with and can be managed. Treatment is effective and straightforward, with quick and positive results and little in the way of side effects for most people. So, if you notice that you have attentional problems, or you have been told that you may have an undiagnosed Attentional Disorder as an adult, contact my Perth practice and we will organise an assessment. https://www.dr-tony-mander.com.au/contact-us/ You can also read more about ADD?ADHD here, on my personal website: https://www.dr-tony-mander.com.au/adhd-perth-attention-disorder-treatment-perth/ Or you can watch all my videos on YouTube. I talk about medication for ADD/ADHD, the available testing methods, its impact on jobs and relationships etc. You can also follow me on Instagram or Facebook. https://www.instagram.com/dr.tonymander/ https://www.facebook.com/Dr-Anthony-Mander-385842504815090/?ref=br_rs Please let me know what you think and don't hesitate to share your own stories. |