News|Videos|January 21, 2025
Factors When Choosing an ADHD Treatment
Author(s)Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ
Key Takeaways
- Patient preferences, particularly regarding stimulant use, play a significant role in ADHD treatment selection.
- Co-occurring conditions must be considered, as some treatments may worsen other disorders.
What 5 factors should you look at when selecting ADHD treatment?
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CONFERENCE REPORTER
Erin Crown, MHS, PA-C, Psych-CAQ, shared how she selects a treatment for her patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), at the Real Psychiatry conference. These are the factors she keeps in mind:
- Patient preference. Patients may want to avoid stimulants as first-line treatment.
- Co-occurring conditions. Some treatments can exacerbate other disorders.
- Cost. Is it too expensive for the patient?
- Access. Are they able to receive this treatment?
- Whole picture of the patient's health.
Ms Crown is a psychiatric physician assistant in State College, PA. She is the owner and managing member of Oasis LifeCare, the owner of Future Options Research, and principal investigator in clinical trials.
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