Alleviant Integrated Mental Health Blog

Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP Brian Mears, DNAP, APRN, CRNA, PMHNP

Understanding ADHD: A Brain-Based Perspective on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Hope for Healing

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in children—and increasingly recognized in adults. It affects not just attention and focus but emotional regulation, executive function, and overall quality of life. At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we approach ADHD differently—through a brain-first model that seeks to uncover the root causes rather than simply managing symptoms.

This blog explores ADHD’s underlying mechanisms, the impact of lifestyle and environment, common treatments, and how Objective Psychiatry (including spectral EEG or sEEG) offers a revolutionary path forward.

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