ADD Six Types

"In addiction to looking at SPECT scans, the nationally recognized mental health expert also began using a highly personalized evaluation process to reveal overlooked symptoms in each of his patients.  Dr. Amen's findings regarding ADD were nothing short of revolutionary.  The one-size-fits-all medication strategies were not working because there simply was not one single form of ADD.  In fact, Dr. Amen identified 6 completely different subtypes of ADD, with each type requiring very different treatment approaches.

"'In four of the six ADD types, mainstream stimulant medications make symptoms worse,' Dr Amen said.  But his discoveries didn't stop at recognizing failures in common treatment protocols.  Dr. Amen also determined alternate treatments that would work for these other ADD types.

"He found that specific types of therapy and nutritional supplements eased symptoms, and he sometimes paired these alternative treatments with targeted medications." - March/April 2013 Psychology today 

 Dr. Amen's findings are such a help to sufferers.  ADD is common, affecting 5 to 10 percent of the population.

Renee Madison, MA, LPC, CSAT is a counselor in Colorado.  She can be reached for appointments at 303-257-7623 or 970-324-6928