Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in children. A neurodevelopmental disorder affects how the brain develops and grows. As a child’s brain develops, ADHD affects the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, decision-making, organization skills, and focus. However, not everyone is diagnosed with ADHD when they’re a child. There are cases where ADHD symptoms aren’t diagnosed until a person reaches adulthood. The symptoms of ADHD aren’t always apparent in adults, but they will encounter issues related to their ADHD. Furthermore, ADHD may go undiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The similarities in symptoms can lead to ADHD being missed in patients with OCD and vice versa.
Common Signs and Symptoms of ADHD
The symptoms of ADHD can disrupt a person’s daily life and the lives of those around them. If a person or loved one wonders if someone has ADHD, they can share their concerns with a professional. However, if a person is unsure about the symptoms of ADHD, they can check the list below. Common symptoms of ADHD in children or adolescents include:
- Tapping of hands or feet, or fidgeting
- Difficulty waiting or being patient
- Struggling to focus on tasks like chores or work
- Having trouble interacting with others or maintaining relationships
- Staying organized
- Difficulty finishing tasks because of poor time management or a lack of interest
- Controlling their emotions or behaviors
- Feeling internally restless
Adults with ADHD can also be diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. Inattentive ADHD, known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), symptoms include forgetfulness, distractibility, and disengagement, and can be mistaken for a mental health condition like anxiety or mood disorders. ADD symptoms are less likely to be recognized, and the lack of recognition can lead to lifelong apathy, shame, academic, and work frustration.
How ADHD Can Impact Daily Life
The symptoms of ADHD are numerous and can be severe, and create continual issues that disrupt a person’s life. A person with ADHD can experience low self-esteem, disrupted relationships with friends and family, poor work performance, depression, or other mental health issues. They may also forget obligations, tasks, or deadlines for work. The effect of these symptoms can be harmful.
Untreated ADHD symptoms hurt mental health, social connections, and cause accidents and impulsivity. When left undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD symptoms worsen and increase the risk of mental health conditions.
Untreated ADHD symptoms hurt mental health, social connections, and cause accidents and impulsivity. When left undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD symptoms worsen and increase the risk of mental health conditions.
Stabilizing Symptoms of ADHD at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility can help people with their acute symptoms. If you need our help, you will receive symptom management and stabilization support. Our supportive structure addresses a person’s physical and mental well-being. Treatment for ADHD can include medical stabilization that assesses a patient’s medication.
Our ADHD Treatment in Long Beach Provides Life-Changing Benefits
Health care focused on short-term crisis stabilization ensures your overall wellness, while our professionals treat ADHD symptoms. Ocean View’s treatment options are tailored to meet your unique needs. After you’re admitted, you will develop a treatment plan that will provide effective care.
Inpatient Psychiatric Care (Psych Unit)
Effective treatment for ADHD can require you to be admitted for inpatient psychiatric care. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility’s inpatient acute stabilization includes:
- 24/7 medical care from nurse practitioners
- Daily visits with licensed psychiatrists
- Medical stabilization
Our Inpatient Psychiatric care also focuses on teaching you skills to prevent or reduce harmful symptoms. The average inpatient psychiatric care stay lasts 7-10 days. While at Ocean View, you will also participate in six daily therapeutic groups. These groups include:
- Psychoeducational Groups With a Social Worker: Psychoeducational groups are led by a social worker who helps you learn about ADHD, its symptoms, and healthy coping strategies.
- Recreational Therapy: Recreation therapy includes activities like art or music that increase your health and well-being.
- Coping Skills Development: Healthy coping skills can decrease mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. They’re healthy ways to manage stressors or symptoms.
- Daily One-on-One Sessions: One-on-one sessions are opportunities to discuss how you feel, discover how ADHD affects you, and ways to include the skills you learn in other group activities.
Patients are grouped by how severe their condition is, not by their age or specific diagnosis.
Additional program features include:
Additional program features include:
- Private and shared rooms
- Daily psychiatric oversight and medication stabilization
- Transportation coordination is available
Outpatient Levels of Care
Ocean View offers two levels of outpatient care. Each level meets the needs of those who need structured support, are stabilized, and are on medication.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive, structured treatment program lasting from 10 am to 2:30 pm. You will attend the PHP for five days a week. While there, you will have:
- 4 group sessions each day led by social workers and recreation therapists.
- These will include psychoeducation and coping skills.
- Recreation therapy includes pet, art, music, or movement therapies.
- Lunch and snacks are provided as well as fresh-air breaks.
- Weekly medication check-ins
- Case management
- Medication Compliance and Life Planning
Intensive Outpatient Program
Ocean View’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed to provide engaging, structured care and increase independence. Patients are required to attend in-person therapy sessions 2-4 days a week from 10 am until 2:30 pm. They will:
- Focus on coping skills and community reintegration
- Receive continued medication management and support
The benefit of a PHP or IOP is that you can attend during the day and go home at night. An additional advantage of an IOP is that you can continue working or attending school.
Whether you’re in our inpatient or outpatient setting, our Medical Director oversees all medication protocols.
Whether you’re in our inpatient or outpatient setting, our Medical Director oversees all medication protocols.
Aftercare & Opt-In Patient Follow-Up
Aftercare planning is a vital part of symptom management. Your aftercare planning begins when you’re admitted. Ocean View’s case managers help you coordinate the support you will need. Your aftercare plan includes:
- Outpatient transitions
- Housing or facility placements
- Community support referrals
- Routine Check Ins
- Medication Continuity
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility patients can also use our opt-in patient follow-up, where you will have routine check-ins that ensure medication continuity and address early signs of destabilization.
Moving Forward With ADHD Treatment at Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility
The decision to seek ADHD treatment in Long Beach is a significant step in your journey. Medical or acute psychiatric stabilization is essential to your physical and mental well-being. Our 39-bed, licensed psychiatric facility offers the supportive environment you need for stabilization.
Take the first step
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Insurance and Admissions Planning
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility’s admission team is available 24/7. They treat you with empathy and support as you’re guided through the admissions process. Our team will evaluate your need for stabilization while determining your insurance provider. We accept most major insurance plans. Whether you’re looking for psychiatric care or ADHD rehabs in California, we can help you move in the right direction.
Provided Transportation Services
A vital part of treatment is not worrying about how you will get to Ocean View. Our case managers will coordinate transportation services for you. Transportation is coordinated through a trusted service and can become part of a positive patient bonding experience.
Our Referral Process
Our staff coordinates your care with the doctor or mental health provider who referred you. We build a partnership that respects your unique needs and the inclusion of your referring medical or psychiatric care provider.
Start Your Journey With Our Southern California ADHD Treatment
Ocean View stands apart from other ADHD treatment options in Orange County and Los Angeles. Our acute psychiatric and medication stabilization and management support your symptom management.