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Thriving With ADHD
Practical, every day tactics to live better whether you have ADHD or not. People with ADHD and other behavioral health conditions often face stigma, prejudices, and discrimination. Join Animo Sano Psychiatry team, specialists in adult ADHD, as we discuss it with our team members and other healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to learn about ADHD and other behavioral health conditions, how they present, how they impact individuals and their families, and strategies to manage them. If you are an adult with ADHD, or you have a loved one who is living with ADHD, this podcast is for you.
This podcast is brought to you by Animo Sano Psychiatry. We provide accessible, high-quality mental health care. If you’re looking for support or have questions about our services, you can find us online or reach out to us directly at animosanopsychiatry.com. We’re here to help.
Thriving With ADHD
ADHD in Kids: Medication, Therapy or Both. What’s the right treatment?
Medication, Therapy, or Both? Understanding ADHD Treatment Options for Kids
Breaking down misconceptions and supporting confident, informed decisions
When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, one of the first, and often most overwhelming, questions parents face is: What is the right treatment? Medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both?
In this episode of Thriving with ADHD, host Nada Pupovac is joined by Dr. Karen Melendez, Clinical Advisor and Supervising Physician at Animo Sano Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic, to gently and clearly unpack the realities of ADHD treatment for children.
Together, they explore:
- How stimulant medication actually works in the ADHD brain
- Common fears around medication, including addiction, growth, and side effects
- When psychotherapy alone may not be enough
- What a balanced, multimodal treatment approach looks like in real life
- How structure, school support, sleep, nutrition, and family dynamics all play a role
- Why untreated ADHD can carry greater long-term risks than many parents realize
Dr. Melendez shares practical examples, clinical insights, and compassionate guidance to help parents move from fear and confusion to clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re just beginning your ADHD journey with your child or looking to reassess your current approach, this episode offers reassurance, evidence-based information, and a reminder that you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.
Animo Sano Psychiatry has introduced new services for enhancement of our patients' mental health - ASP Concierge and Health & Wellness Program. Please visit our website to learn more.
Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/
