Support Groups and Counseling

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), whether it affects an adult or a child who is affected, brings many challenges. People with ADHD can learn, achieve, succeed, and create a happy life for themselves with effort. But making changes is not always easy. Sometimes it helps to have someone to talk to.

This is the purpose of support groups. Support groups consist of people in the same situation. They come together to help each other and to help themselves. Support groups provide reassurance, motivation, and inspiration. They help individuals see that their situation is not unique and not hopeless, and that gives them power. They also provide practical tips on coping with ADHD and navigating the medical, educational, and social systems that people will rely on for help for themselves or their child. Being in an ADHD support group is strongly recommended by most mental-health professionals.

Support groups meet in person, on the telephone, or on the Internet. To find a support group that works for you, contact the following organizations. You can also ask your health-care provider, behavioral therapist, or education specialist, or look on the Internet.

• Attention Deficit Disorder Association
  1-800-939-1019
  
  
• Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  1-800-233-4050
  
  
• Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
  703-684-7710
  
  
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
  412-341-1515

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