ADHD

About seven million children and teenagers struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many adults also experience this common condition. At Myneurva Brain Centers in Hackensack, New Jersey, psychiatry and neurology specialist Frederick Starr, MD, FAACAP, offers advanced ADHD treatments that help you or your child zone in and flourish at work or school. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today.

What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD is a common mental health condition affecting your ability to focus and sit still. Left untreated, ADHD can negatively affect productivity at school or work and relationships with other people. If this condition impacts your or your child’s quality of life, turn to Myneurva Brain Centers. The practice offers cutting-edge solutions to enhance focus to help you zone in.

Which symptoms can ADHD cause?

Symptoms of ADHD include:

• Difficulty paying attention
• Problems sitting still
• Fidgeting
• Impulsive behaviors
• Interrupting others
• Trouble taking turns
• Making careless mistakes
• Forgetting or losing things easily
• Disorganization
• Getting distracted easily
• Daydreaming 
• Being always on-the-go
• Low self-esteem
• Poor grades at school
• Difficulty in social situations

People with ADHD can often focus very well (hyperfocus) on things they really enjoy.

What may increase the risk of ADHD?

ADHD risk factors include:

• Brain changes during development
• Family history of ADHD
• Toxin exposure during fetal development
• Preterm birth
• Low birth weight

However, the cause of ADHD isn’t fully clear. People with ADHD may have a higher risk of anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and frequent accidents. 

How is ADHD diagnosed?

Dr. Starr completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria to determine if you or your child has ADHD. He gathers information about your thoughts, emotions, moods, lifestyle, and habits. Myneurva Brain Centers also offers quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) to evaluate brain wave activity. 

How doe neurofeedback therapy help treat ADHD?

Neurofeedback therapy is a noninvasive treatment that helps individuals with ADHD improve focus, attention, and self-regulation by training the brain to function more efficiently. ADHD is often associated with dysregulated brainwave activity, particularly in areas responsible for concentration, impulse control, and executive functioning.

During neurofeedback sessions, sensors are placed on the scalp to measure brainwave patterns in real time. The individual receives immediate visual or auditory feedback—often through a computer-based activity—when the brain shifts toward more optimal patterns. Over time, the brain learns to maintain these healthier patterns on its own.

For individuals with ADHD, neurofeedback may help reduce symptoms such as:

• Distractibility
• Impulsivity
• Hyperactivity
• Difficulty sustaining attention

Many individuals also experience improvements in organization, task completion, emotional regulation, and sleep.

Because neurofeedback directly targets brain function rather than relying solely on behavioral strategies, it can be a helpful complement to medication, therapy, or school-based interventions. With consistent sessions, neurofeedback supports the brain’s natural ability to self-correct, promoting long-term improvements in focus and overall daily functioning.

Schedule an ADHD evaluation at Myneurva Brain Centers by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.