Using Mindfulness in School to Manage ADHD
At Sunrise, we either start or finish each class period with a mindfulness activity. This activity [...]
At Sunrise, we either start or finish each class period with a mindfulness activity. This activity [...]
When you think of a student with ADHD in the classroom, what do you picture [...]
We all experience lapses in self control. For a teenager who is struggling with other emotional issues, however, even a small lapse—whether in the form of procrastinating, eating something not on the diet, or engaging in a compulsive behavior—can create a sense of defeat, adding to her feelings of depression and worthlessness.
Undiagnosed, the difficulty completing tasks, focusing, and staying organized can lead a young woman to feel confused, frustrated, depressed, and "dumb." However, when properly diagnosed ADHD can be effectively addressed through coaching, instruction, counseling, accommodations, diet, and sometimes medication. It can be an enormous relief for a young woman to realize that there is an explanation for her longstanding social, emotional, and learning difficulties—an explanation that can be effectively treated.
ADHD is one of the most studied psychological disorders and there are several effective treatment options available.