Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be difficult for adolescent girls to work through as they age. Families need to know how to best work through these issues to make a difference for the whole family. There are various options available to make a difference in your daughter’s treatment and recovery from ADHD.  Clearview aims to know the best treatment for every student who comes to stay with us. Coping with ADHD may be difficult for your daughter and your family, which is why it is important to know the different options available to you.

Using every available option to make a difference in your daughter’s treatment will allow for long-term success in her recovery. Many therapies can make a difference with ADHD, including biofeedback. Biofeedback is the process of observing bodily functions to give you information. Once you have this information, the provider will work to train you to control this data and make differences healthily and productively. 

What Is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) as a neurodevelopmental disorder that is “marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.” ADHD is commonly diagnosed in childhood and can be very difficult for families to navigate. It may appear as a child misbehaving or struggling in class. Working to learn the signs of ADHD and alleviate them is important for both your daughter and your family. 

It is important if your daughter struggles with ADHD that, you take the steps to get treatment to teach her how to manage her symptoms. Getting treatment for ADHD symptoms will allow your daughter to gain the skills that she needs to work through them. ADHD can affect not just your daughter but your whole family unit. It is important not to let ADHD run untreated, as it can make your daughter’s life and treatment harder to obtain. 

Risks of Families Coping With ADHD

Unmanaged ADHD can spiral out of control, often causing major issues for the girl who struggles with it. It can lead to behavioral problems as well as further mental struggles such as depression. ADHD can cause issues within a family unit. It can affect the way that your daughter interacts with you and respects you. The symptoms of ADHD may cause your daughter to act in a way that seems like she is acting out, which can cause issues within your relationship as parent and daughter. 

As your daughter moves into adolescence, ADHD may cause problems with schooling, education, and focus. It may also cause issues with focus and executive function, as well as depression. If your daughter’s ADHD is unmanaged, it will affect her both in school and in her life. As she approaches young adulthood, it is important to set her up for the best success possible with college and growing throughout life. 

What Is Biofeedback?

MedlinePlus defines biofeedback as “a technique that measures bodily functions and gives you information about them to help train you to control them.” The process measures and watches different bodily functions and then aims to help you make measured and healthy changes to control these data points. Some things that may be monitored include: 

  • Blood pressure
  • Brain waves (EEG)
  • Breathing and heart rate
  • Muscle tension
  • Skin temperature and conductivity of electricity

Biofeedback monitors these types of data through electrodes and various monitors. The provider then will show them to you, usually on a screen. Then, the provider will talk you through calming techniques and teach you how to monitor and watch your signals. The goal is to work toward controlling negative mental health symptoms. This treatment aims to make a long-term difference in the patient. The hope is that you can control your emotions and physical reactions to make an ideal outcome, such as calmness when anxious. 

How Biofeedback Can Help When Coping With ADHD

The goal of engaging in biofeedback is that you can make a difference in your physiological body to make a difference in your mind. ADHD affects the way that your brain processes, which can cause physical symptoms such as elevated heart rate and inability to focus. Working with biofeedback can make a difference in giving control back to the person struggling with ADHD. With that control, improvements can be made to focus and other symptoms of ADHD.

If your daughter struggles with ADHD, it is important to find a care team or facility that can help her work through it. Clearview aims to provide the newest and best therapy to create a difference in her life. Knowing the newest treatment options will ensure that you and your daughter never feel stuck or overwhelmed. 

It is important to note the many treatments that are available to your daughter. As the parent, you want to take care of her through every stage of her life. ADHD can feel debilitating for adolescents and their parents alike, which is why finding care is so important. The process of biofeedback uses monitoring and guided meditation to teach the user how to control their physiological symptoms, which in turn can provide emotional relief. Biofeedback can assist those with ADHD and make a difference in their care. Finding a care team that can make a difference in your daughter’s life is integral to recovery. If you are interested in learning more, contact Clearview Horizon today at 866-584-4788.