Transitioning Back to School with ADHD

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• Transitioning Back to School with ADHD
• From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs
• Video: Bipolar Disorder and Suicide Prevention
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Transitioning Back to School with ADHD

School is back in session. While it can be difficult for anyone to end summer routines and transition into school-year mode, this change can be especially hard for children and teens with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

In ADHD, the brain processes things differently. As a result, someone with ADHD might find it difficult to change from one thing to the next. The transition from summer break to a new school year is one that can be especially difficult. Schedules and routines change abruptly, which can throw off kids with ADHD. Further, activities are different, kids around them are different, the classroom is different from last year. This, coupled with new transitions within each day, can make kids and teens become overwhelmed.

ADHD doesn’t mean that people can’t adjust. It just means that doing so is more challenging. Help kids with ADHD channel their attention and thrive with these tips:

• Establish a routine that they can rely on
• Provide structure, consistent schedules, and predictability
• Work with them to create a special space to do homework, keep important school papers, and even relax while waiting to leave for school and returning home

Working with your child or teen to create a new routine and environment they can rely on will help them transition well even with ADHD.

Related Articles Dealing with ADHD and Transitions

• The Transition to Middle School for Kids with ADHD
• Helping Your ADHD Child Succeed in School
• How to Study When You Have ADHD: 5 ADHD Studying Tips
• ADHD and How to Manage Stress
• Parenting an ADHD Teenager
• 30 Tips on Managing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) at Home

Your Thoughts

Today's Question: If you have a child with ADHD, what has helped with the back-to-school transition? We invite you to participate by sharing your thoughts, experiences, and knowledge on the HealthyPlace Facebook page and on the HealthyPlace Google+ page.

From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

On all our blogs, your comments and observations are welcomed.

• Bipolar Disorder and Feeling Unlovable
• Three Years After My DID Diagnosis
• I Lost 20 Pounds on Medication for Schizoaffective Disorder
• How to Get Motivated When Feeling Depressed
• How Addiction Can Lead to Depression and Suicide
• Get Rid of Anxiety: Give Yourself Permission To Be Anxious
• The Role of Self-Hatred in Suicide
• When an Eating Disorder Turns Into Slow Suicide
• Asking for Mental Health Help Can Be a Difficult Decision
• Using Self-Harm to Cope with Suicidal Thoughts
• How Connecting with Nature Impacts Mental Health
• How to Help ADHD Coworkers Succeed

Feel free to share your thoughts and comments at the bottom of any blog post. And visit the mental health blogs homepage for the latest posts.

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From HealthyPlace YouTube Channel

I'm Hannah. I Have Bipolar 2

Bipolar Disorder and Suicide Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Month which makes it the perfect time to talk about how those of us living with bipolar disorder can prevent suicide both in our lives and in our community. In this video, I share ways to get involved with National Suicide Prevention Month and why it’s essential we make an effort to prevent it in our own lives. (Watch Hannah and subscribe to the HealthyPlace YouTube channel for more great mental health videos.)

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Most Popular HealthyPlace Articles Shared by Facebook Fans

Here are the top 3 mental health articles HealthyPlace Facebook fans are recommending you read:

1. Anxiety in Romantic Relationships -- It’s Complicated
2. Stop Emotion Contagion with Mentally Ill Kids
3. Find Eating Disorder Support Through Shared Experience

If you're not already, I hope you'll join us/like us on Facebook too. There are a lot of wonderful, supportive people there.

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Mental Health Quote

"Don’t believe everything you think."

Read more mental health quotes.

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