Stephanie Moulton Sarkis - Natural Relief for Adult ADHD: Complementary Strategies for Increasing Focus, Attention, and Motivation With or Without Medication

Stephanie Moulton Sarkis, PhD, is an adjunct assistant professor and a clinical trials subinvestigator at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. She is author of 10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD, Adult ADD: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed, Making the Grade with ADD, and ADD and Your Money, as well as a blogger for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. She is a nationally certified counselor and a licensed mental health counselor, and has a private counseling practice where she specializes in ADHD counseling and coaching. She won the American Psychological Association Outstanding Dissertation Award in 2001 for her research on ADHD and executive functions. Sarkis received her PhD from the University of Florida in 2002. She has been published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, The ADHD Report, and numerous other publications. She lectures internationally on ADHD, and has been featured on many media networks. She is the founder of the Moulton-Farnsworth Scholarship for college students with ADHD. She can be contacted at www.stephaniesarkis.com.

Foreword writer Ari Tuckman, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in West Chester, PA, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. He presents frequently on ADHD and related topics to both professionals and members of the public.

This book is well researched and jam-packed with information about treating ADHD in all ways. Stephanie Sarkis presents information in a way that leaves you feeling fully educated, as well as comforted. A must-read!

Roberto Olivardia, PhD, clinical instructor in the department of psychology, Harvard Medical School

Natural Relief for Adult ADHD is yet another edition in the authors growing library of books designed to help adults living with ADHD to navigate the nitty-gritty of daily life, which is where ADHD strikes the hardest. Stephanie Sarkis helps readers sort through the many nonmedication treatment options for ADHD, including honest appraisals about which ones help and which ones do not, and uses her clinical expertise to distill the science into specific coping tips that will help to improve your life.

J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, codirector of the Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine; and author of Nonmedication Treatments for Adult ADHD and The Adult ADHD Tool Kit: Using CBT to Facilitate Coping Inside and Out

With its emphasis on concise information and simple checklists, Natural Relief for Adult ADHD will guide you toward effective, personalized decisions around ADHD. By providing an honest overview of what works, what doesnt, and what we dont yet know, Stephanie Sarkis has produced a comprehensive, easily accessible guide for anyone living with ADHD.

Mark Bertin, MD, Developmental Pediatrics

Medication? Diet? Exercise? Accommodations? Meditation? Therapy? Brain games? Coaching? After receiving a diagnosis of ADHD, adults must then face the additional task of deciding what to do next to manage symptoms and improve their day-to-day life. Bombarded with a plethora of information, they often feel alone in sorting it all out. But they are not alone. Natural Relief for Adult ADHD has provided a unique and practical resource to help them wade through this information, get their questions answered, and design a program suited to their needs. Natural Relief for Adult ADHD is written in simple, no-nonsense language and is a welcome addition to the collection of must-read books for ADHD adults.

Patricia O. Quinn, MD, coauthor of the best-selling book Understanding Girls with AD/HD

Do brain games work in taming ADHD symptoms? Are elimination diets effective? What can be done about stress and sleep issues that are commonly seen in adult ADHD? What foods can help improve attention and mood? Stephanie Sarkis tackles these questions and more by citing the latest research. Natural Relief for Adult ADHD is a much-needed resource for those who, for whatever reason, either cannot take ADHD medications or want to supplement traditional treatments with nonmedical options. Save your money, time, and energy, because Sarkis does the legwork for you by sharing what works and what doesnt. Highly recommended.

Terry Matlen, MSW, ACSW, author of The Queen of Distraction and Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD, and director at http://ADDconsults.com

Natural Relief for Adult ADHD impressively answers the frequent question, Is there any alternative to medication for my ADHD? Informative, comprehensive in scope, and user-friendly, it is a must-read for anyone diagnosed with ADHD who wants to make an informed decision about treatment. I highly recommend it as a valuable resource for both the consumer and the clinician.

Susan Tschudi, MA, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder

Publishers Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

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Copyright 2015 by Stephanie Moulton Sarkis New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 5674 Shattuck Avenue Oakland, CA 94609 www.newharbinger.com

Cover design by Amy Shoup

Acquired by Melissa Kirk

Edited by Elisabeth Beller

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Sarkis, Stephanie.

Natural relief for adult ADHD : complementary strategies for increasing focus, attention, and motivation with or without medication / Stephanie Moulton Sarkis ; foreword by Ari Tuckman.

pages cm

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 978-1-62625-164-9 (paperback) -- ISBN 978-1-62625-165-6 (pdf-ebook) -- ISBN 978-1-62625-166-3 (epub) 1. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Alternative treatment. I. Title.

RJ496.A86S27 2015

618.928589--dc23

2015010146

To Toby and Lucy. Thank you for supervising the writing of this book. Toby, I will miss you.