In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, operational excellence is paramount. Psicon, a leading provider of neurodevelopmental healthcare services in the UK, embarked on a transformative journey to enhance their operational efficiency and improve patient care. This blog explores how Psicon's integration of MHS Solutions revolutionized their processes and set a...
The rates of client dropout, arguably a stigmatizing term in and of itself, have been a topic of interest in the literature for over 50 years. Despite interest, there remains a lack of consensus on its definition and why clients discontinue therapy. Study results also vary in terms of dropout...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms manifest differently across ADHD's varied presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Each subtype has also been associated with emotional dysregulation to varying degrees, with the combined presentation often exhibiting more severe difficulties1. What...
Every developmental stage carries unique pitfalls and triumphs, and the progression from teenager to young adult is no different. The complexity of this transition is exponentially increased for youth with ADHD as they are confronted with new academic, relationship, and life skill challenges in the context of reduced structure and...
Enhancing outcomes: ADHD evaluations focused on executive function Executive functioning can be defined as an overarching concept representing important cognitive processes, including planning, working memory, attention, inhibition, self-monitoring, self-regulation, and initiation. Challenges with executive functioning may not always be tied to a single diagnosis and can be observed across a large...
Executive dysfunction in individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges throughout their lifespan. It can impede various aspects of daily life, including maintaining personal tasks (e.g., paying bills), sustaining positive relationships, and achieving professional goals. This blog explores a case study inspired by a collection of real stories and...
The Conners 4th Edition (Conners 4®) provides a comprehensive assessment of symptoms and impairments associated with ADHD and common co-occurring problems and disorders in children and youth aged 6 to 18 years. The Conners 4 is designed to gather information from multiple sources, including one or more parents/guardians (using the...
Key takeaways: The CAFAS and PECFAS are vital tools for mental health professionals to assess youth functioning, strengths, and goals, aiding in treatment planning and outcome evaluation across various domains. Developed by Dr. Kay Hodges, these assessments streamline decision-making processes by informing treatment type and intensity, level of care,...
Key takeaways: The diagnostic process for ADHD is complex due to the varying degrees and presentation of symptoms and impairments, leading to challenges when defining the lower threshold for diagnosis and leaving many in a "gray zone" of uncertainty. Social media platforms like TikTok have significantly influenced perceptions and...
ADHD is associated with increased rates of self-harm1, 2. These behaviors include non-suicidal self-injury (i.e., self-directed, deliberate harm of self in the absence of suicidal intent, such as cutting or burning), as well suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and dying by suicide (i.e., direct, self-injurious behavior with the intent to...
