Earlier, I introduced you to Terry Matlen, adult ADHD expert, in Interview with Adult ADHD Expert (Part 1). That part of the interview dealt with the challenges women with ADHD face with a focus on adults with ADHD who also have children with the disorder.
The second half of the interview provides tips for those newly diagnosed with ADHD, as well as information about Matlen’s book and her role with ADHD Allies on Facebook.
Q: For those newly diagnosed with ADHD, what are the most important first steps for dealing with the disorder?
Answer from Terry Matlen:
1. Read, read and read some more! …read more

Terry Matlen, a psychotherapist and consultant specializing in adult ADHD, is one of millions of adults who has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). She’s also the founder of ADD Consults and author of Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its. Additionally, she’s a leader at ADHD Allies on Facebook.
Matlen recently agreed to answer some questions about ADHD for Blisstree readers at Women’s Health. This part of the interview covers how ADHD impacts women and their families. The second part of the interview will focus on how to deal with a new diagnosis of ADHD and more.
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An estimated 9 million adults experience Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A recent nationwide survey (sponsored by McNeil Pediatrics), found that adults with ADHD generally agree that having the disorder greatly impacts certain areas of their lives, including the ability to focus at work, responsibilities at home and relationships.
A high number of adults surveyed, 68%, wished that people understood having ADHD doesn’t mean a person is less intelligent.
The survey also found that the symptoms that impact adult ADHD sufferers the most include: getting distracted easily, procrastinating, difficulties staying focused, listening during conversations and staying organized. More than half of employed …read more

What’s this? Saturday Sanity is on time this week? Do tell!
This week at Mental Health Notes, things were pretty busy. In addition to Kristina’s Newsweek interview about John McCain’s talk of autism, I told you about a few mental health campaigns and communities like Howie Mandel’s Adult ADHD Is Real, Canada’s Let’s Face This, and icyou’s mental health videos and vlogs. I also told you about a new study regarding memory side effects of using ecstasy just once, and dove into the brains of sociopaths (well, kind of) with posts about Private Practice and resources to learn more about sociopathy.
Regarding …read more

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Y’all know how I loathe talking about celebrities and mental health – unless, of course, the celebrity has publicly discussed the mental health issue himself. In which case, it becomes an excellent avenue for increasing public awareness about mental health.
Thanks to Adult ADD Coach Pete Quily, I now know about Howie Mandel’s public service campaign Adult ADHD Is Real. In addition to Mandel’s story, the campaign (and website) provides information about ADHD in children and adults, an online self-screener for adult ADHD, tips for choosing a health care provider to help manage ADHD, and several quick …read more