Mental health articles covering ADHD, depression, anxiety, Suboxone, psychiatric care, and more.
Is Adderall Addictive If You Have ADHD? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 Stimulants are safest within a monitored ADHD treatment plan led by a psychiatric prescriber. Short answer: Substance use disorders are treatable medical conditions. A psychiatric evaluation can clarify the right level of … Read more
Can Prozac Make ADHD Worse? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 The right combination starts with an accurate ADHD treatment assessment of what’s really driving your symptoms. Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and guide … Read more
How to Lose Weight With ADHD Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 Managing the underlying condition through ADHD treatment makes sustainable habits far easier to keep. Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and guide medication … Read more
ADHD and Depression: When You Have Both at the Same Time Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 Roughly 30% of adults with undiagnosed ADHD with ADHD also meet criteria for major depressive disorder, and the overlap is not coincidence. ADHD increases depression risk through years … Read more
Does ADHD Cause Anger Issues? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 Emotional dysregulation often improves with structured ADHD treatment tailored to adults. Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and guide medication or behavioral treatment that … Read more
Can a Head Injury Cause ADHD? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 A thorough psychiatric evaluation can distinguish post-injury attention problems from ADHD. Short answer: ADHD is diagnosable and treatable in adults. A psychiatric evaluation can confirm the diagnosis and guide medication or behavioral treatment … Read more
How Long Does It Take to Get an ADHD Diagnosis? Reviewed by Josie Desmarais, PMHNP-BC · Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Last updated June 2026 A structured psychiatric evaluation is the fastest route to an accurate adult ADHD diagnosis. Short answer: A thorough psychiatric evaluation is the foundation of good care. It clarifies your … Read more