Treatment for ADHD Without Insurance
Many people who have ADHD do not receive the treatment they need for their condition because of potential costs and financial restrictions. For those without insurance especially, the costs of ADHD treatment can pile up and may seem unaffordable. However, there are several resources available to help individuals without insurance who have ADHD receive quality care.
What Is ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and mental health condition. While it affects both children and adults, symptoms typically begin during childhood. Some common symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, restlessness, impulsive behavior, difficulty paying attention, disorganization, poor time management skills, problems prioritizing and focusing, trouble multitasking, mood swings, low frustration tolerance, and more.
Many people can live very happy and successful lives with ADHD. But if left untreated, this condition can cause many problems in an individual’s personal and professional life. Untreated ADHD may lead to unstable relationships, poor performance at school and/or work, low self-esteem, and other issues.
ADHD Treatment Options
Thankfully, there are many treatment options available to help people manage their ADHD. An individual’s treatment plan will usually include a combination of talk therapy, medication, and maybe one or two more methods if their therapist finds it necessary.
Talk therapy is used to help improve time management skills, problem solving skills, and impulse control. Additionally, it gives people who have ADHD the opportunity to talk to their therapist about their experiences. Medication, which is perhaps the most integral part of ADHD treatment, can improve many symptoms of ADHD such as attention span and impulse control. Certain medications also have the potential to treat symptoms of mental health conditions that may come with having ADHD, like anxiety and depression.
An emerging method of ADHD treatment that’s been recently increasing in popularity is coaching. During ADHD coaching, professionals work with patients on a plan to tackle practical goals. These goals can range from managing anxiety to keeping your home clean & in order. In most cases, ADHD coaching will complement therapy and the use of medication.
The Cost Of ADHD Treatment
The average adult with ADHD will spend about $1,493 a year on doctors and therapists. A therapy session or ADHD coaching session alone can cost about $75-$200, depending on the therapist. Medications add another $700 or so, and there may be even more out-of-pocket costs involved in receiving quality ADHD treatment. People with insurance may have plans that cover a portion of these costs, but those without insurance are responsible for paying on their own. While these costs can pile up, there are many resources and organizations dedicated to helping people with ADHD be able to afford medication and treatment without insurance.
How to Treat ADHD Without Insurance
There are several different ways to treat ADHD even if you don’t have insurance. First, you can get cards from prescription discount companies that allow you to purchase prescription medications at a lower cost. You could also apply for patient assistant programs, which help cut down some of the costs of treatment. Additionally, there are plenty of community health centers that offer therapy at a sliding scale and ADHD support groups that are either free or low-cost.
Getting Started With ADHD Treatment
Whether you have health insurance or not, there are many treatment options available if you have ADHD. To learn more about how to afford ADHD treatment without insurance, contact our team of mental health treatment specialists by calling 866-552-3758 or emailing contact@eliumhealth.com.
Sources
https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/costs-of-adhd
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-adhd/symptoms-causes/syc-20350878
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