Teen ADHD

Unleashing Potential: Managing ADHD with TMS for Children and Teens

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can significantly impact a teen's life, affecting their ability to focus, concentrate, and regulate their impulses. The challenges of ADHD can interfere with academic performance, social interactions, and overall well-being. At The Healthy Brain Center, we understand the impact ADHD can have on young individuals, and we offer a potential solution: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

TMS provides a potentially promising treatment option for teens with ADHD, especially for those who have not received the results they were looking for through medication and evidence-based therapy. By targeting specific regions of the brain involved in attention, focus, and impulse control, TMS aims to improve neural activity and improve ADHD symptoms.

Our experienced team specializes in providing comprehensive TMS treatment plans tailored specifically to meet your child’s needs. We recognize the importance of early intervention and support, empowering young individuals to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With TMS, we aim to unlock their potential, enhance focus, and improve overall functioning.

TMS for ADHD is considered experimental but is based on anecdotal and clinical experience. Because medication and evidence-based therapies are often very successful with panic and social anxiety, it is best if these are tried first. However, if desired results are not achieved, then you may want to consider TMS. Please review the research studies below and contact us today to schedule a consultation with The Healthy Brain Center team to see if this is the right option for your child. We are here to provide the support and guidance you need on your journey to managing ADHD and helping your child or teen reach their full potential.

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If you’re interested in diving deeper into the research around how TMS can help children or teens with ADHD, here are some studies to get you started:

• Noninvasive Brain Stimulation in Pediatric ADHD: A Review (2015)

• The therapeutic role of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in Egypt a randomized sham controlled clinical trial (2022)

• Clinical effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment in children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders: A systematic review (2019)

• Clinical effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with atomoxetine in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (2018)

Not quite ready for TMS? We’re happy to be a resource for you and support your well-being at our sister center, Family Therapy Center.

*** Inclusion of any research studies on this site should not be taken as an endorsement of scientific findings by The Healthy Brain Center and are solely for educational purposes.