Social workers can help adults with ADHD better manage their daily routines

According to the National Institutes of Health, the neurobiological disorder attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects nearly 4.1 percent of adults aged 18 to 44 each year. The condition can affect one's job prospects and ability to function socially with other people.

Some community workers may be available to help these individuals handle their daily tasks. For example, social worker Tiffany deSilva helps adults with ADHD tackle their days, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Her clients often have difficulty focusing, which could lead them to miss important deadlines and appointments.

The work of individuals like deSilva may interest Masters of Social Work students, who can encounter a variety of mental health disorders in their adult clients.

A number of adults take medication for ADHD to improve their focus. Others try to stick to a strict routine to improve their organizational skills over time, according to the paper.

Speaking to the Dispatch, psychiatrist Alan Levy noted that ADHD is "a very unrecognized, under-diagnosed condition in adults. It absolutely causes havoc in the lives of so many people who struggle with this – both personally and professionally."

The work of individuals like deSilva may interest Masters of Social Work students, who can encounter a variety of mental health disorders in their adult clients.

POSTED BY: admin - February 11th, 2011 at 03:51pm ( 0 )