May We Introduce You To: ADDitude ADHD Treatment Special Report

by Lee Gehrls R&D Coordinator (Volunteer)
special thank you to Adam Gehrls, Vice President, for editing & technical assistance
Reading Time: 3 Minutes

If you are a regular reader of ADDitude Magazine or spend time on their website you know that they often compile surveys from information gathered from their readers. During the summer of 2023, the editorial team of ADDitude Magazine distributed an 85-question survey on the topic of ADHD treatment. It was sent out to 978,871 opt-in newsletter subscribers seeking answers for the items on the survey. From July 30, 2023, to December 4, 2023, they received over 11,013 responses from caregivers and adults. The resulting data was collated into a special report that was released on February 22, 2024.

The results of the exclusive survey are a glimpse into the treatment of ADHD from both the perspective of caregivers as well as adults (those with ADHD themselves as well as parents of children with ADHD). The results cover a wide range of topics such as treatment, comorbidities, medication, and lifestyle practices such as exercise and diet. There is a section that reveals the contrast between what readers say they do versus their actual activities. Through a combination of charts, graphs, statistics, and facts the survey summarizes the important information packed into a seven-page pdf.

Full ADDitude ADHD Treatment Special Report

To read the ADDitude ADHD Treatment Special Report, you can visit ADDitude Magazine and the article Special Report: ADHD Treatments Scorecard from ADDitude Readers. This 7-minute read is a detailed overview of the 2024 Special Report with a specific focus on medication-related data including:

  • Popular ADHD Medications
  • Formulation, Duration, and Satisfaction with ADHD Medications
  • Medication side effects

There are numerous link citations and multiple full-color graphs and charts derived from the special report. The data provides an example of the depth and quality of information contained within the report.

Further topics covered in the article include:

  • Discussion of the impact of diet
  • Obstacles to ADHD Treatment
  • Psychotherapy vs ADHD Coaching
  • Most impairing symptoms of ADHD
  • Parent Training versus Behavior Therapy
  • Exercise and ADHD
  • Top recommended ADHD Treatments and their efficacies
  • In-depth evaluations of ADHD’s common comorbidities with a color-coded chart indicating the prevalence in both adults and children.

Get Your Copy of the ADDitude ADHD Treatment Special Report

To obtain a free copy of the 2024 ADDitude Special Report What Your Patients Aren’t Telling You About ADHD Treatment, you can visit the ADDitude website by this link where you will be able to enter your email address and receive your free copy. It also provides a summary of the top ten insights derived from the survey data (Read Time: 2 Minutes).

Here are several examples of specific insights:

  • A majority of adults and children using ADHD medication have persistent side effects, a major factor why they stop taking medication.
  • 92% of adults and 82% of youth describe at least one other diagnosis in addition to ADHD, making Complex ADHD the standard.
  • Women who receive ADHD diagnosis later in life experience years of misdiagnosis, difficult medical interactions, and ineffective treatment.
  • Those with ADHD don’t learn about executive dysfunctions that are innate to ADHD or about the risks that not taking medication can result in.

I encourage you to take some time to read this report. Share it with your family, friends, and your ADHD management team. Patient feedback is a key element to successful ADHD treatment. Knowing the patient’s views and knowledge of ADHD treatment helps healthcare and mental healthcare professionals to adapt the person’s treatment program and also to provide more accurate information to them and their families.

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