ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects focus, impulse control, and daily functioning in both children and adults. Shanell Gladson, APRN, PMHNP-BC, offers personalized ADHD evaluations and treatment to patients in and around Peoria, Illinois. Care is tailored to each individual, combining education, lifestyle support, and medication management when appropriate. If you’re seeking clarity, improved focus, and practical support, you can schedule a consultation at Shanell's Psychiatry Care, LLC today by phone or online.

What is ADHD?

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages attention, impulse control, and activity levels. It’s not a sign of laziness or lack of intelligence.

ADHD affects both children and adults and can show up in different ways from person to person.

What are the main types of ADHD?

ADHD is commonly grouped into three types. 

Inattentive type involves trouble focusing, staying organized, or following through on tasks. Hyperactive-impulsive type includes restlessness, frequent movement, and acting without thinking. Combined type includes symptoms from both categories and is the most common form.

Common signs and symptoms of ADHD include:

• Difficulty paying attention
• Forgetting appointments
• Losing items
• Trouble completing tasks
• Fidgeting
• Talking excessively
• Feeling mentally restless

Adults with ADHD may struggle with time management, work performance, or emotional regulation. Symptoms often change with age, but don’t always go away.

How is ADHD diagnosed?

There’s no single test for ADHD. Shanell's Psychiatry Care, LLC diagnoses it using a detailed evaluation that looks at symptoms, personal history, daily functioning, and behavior patterns over time.

Assessments may include questionnaires, interviews, and a review of how symptoms affect school, work, or relationships.

Many adults are diagnosed later in life after recognizing long-standing patterns of inattention or impulsivity. Adult ADHD is real and treatable, and a diagnosis can bring clarity and relief by explaining challenges that have existed for years.

Can ADHD affect mental health?

When ADHD goes untreated, frustration and stress can build, which may impact your self-esteem and emotional well-being.

In addition, ADHD often occurs alongside anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and sleep problems. Addressing ADHD can improve focus and support better mental health overall.

What treatment options are available for ADHD?

Treatment plans may include:

• Education
• Lifestyle changes
• Behavioral strategies
• Medication management

Stimulant medicines are often helpful for improving focus and impulse control and the team uses them thoughtfully as part of a broader care plan. Improving sleep, daily routines, and stress management can also make a meaningful difference.

Shanell's Psychiatry Care, LLC uses a holistic, person-centered approach to ADHD care. Treatment focuses on understanding the whole person, not just symptoms, while supporting focus, emotional balance, and daily functioning.

Care is provided in a safe, judgment-free environment, with both in-person and telehealth options available to help you build confidence, clarity, and long-term success.

Call Shanell's Psychiatry Care, LLC today to arrange an ADHD evaluation or book an appointment online.