ADHD Wellness Center

ADHD Wellness Center Child, Teen & Adult Psychiatrist
International ADHD Expert
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Provides medication & behavior mgmt, ADHD & Pharmacogenomic Testing, ADHD coaching, Parent mgmt training & therapy services for all members of the family.

Get ready for Part 2 of "Hands Up with Brown," featuring my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Napoleon Higgins, Jr.! Napoleon ...
10/21/2024

Get ready for Part 2 of "Hands Up with Brown," featuring my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Napoleon Higgins, Jr.! Napoleon was one of the first Black male psychiatrists I met, and he gave me priceless advice when I was interviewing in Houston.

Dr. Higgins is a powerhouse in the mental health field. Heโ€™s the CEO of Bay Pointe Behavioral Health and South East Houston Research Group, Medical Director at Hold My Hand Residential Treatment Center, and a staff psychiatrist at Prairie View A&M University. With a focus on personalized care, Dr. Higgins treats mental health through a holistic approach, incorporating medication management, psychotherapy, behavioral training, and nutrition. Heโ€™s dedicated to improving the overall well-being of his patients, helping many manage conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol through lifestyle changes.

Dr. Higgins is also an accomplished author, with books like Transition to Practice, which guides doctors on job negotiations, and Mind Matters: A Resource Guide to Psychiatry for Black Communities. Heโ€™s a former president of the Black Psychiatrists of America and a strong advocate for mentoring inner-city youth and addressing trauma and racism within minority communities.

Join us LIVE TOMORROW Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 pm CST to hear from Dr. Higgins and dive deep into his impactful work and journey. This is your chance to learn from one of the best - don't miss it!

๐Ÿšจ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€! ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ผโ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€.

๐—”๐——๐—›๐—— & ๐—”๐—จ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฆ๐— : The Dynamic Duo - Understanding the Differences and OverlapsADHD and Autism often walk a similar path, bu...
08/28/2024

๐—”๐——๐—›๐—— & ๐—”๐—จ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ฆ๐— : The Dynamic Duo - Understanding the Differences and Overlaps

ADHD and Autism often walk a similar path, but they are not the same. While both neurodevelopmental disorders can co-occur and share certain traits, it's crucial to understand their unique characteristics and how they can impact daily life differently.

ADHD primarily affects attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. Itโ€™s like having a mind thatโ€™s always on the go, constantly seeking stimulation, and often struggling to focus on one task at a time.

Autism, on the other hand, is more about challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Itโ€™s a spectrum, meaning it affects individuals differently, from needing minimal support to requiring significant assistance.

The overlap? Many individuals with Autism also have ADHD, and this combination can create a unique set of strengths and challenges. They might find themselves hyper-focused on tasks they love, yet easily distracted when it comes to others. Social interactions can be tricky, but with the right support, individuals can thrive in their own unique ways.

Understanding these differences and overlaps is key to providing the right support. Whether youโ€™re a parent, educator, or just curious, knowing how to navigate this dynamic duo can make a world of difference.

Knowledge is power. Letโ€™s continue to educate ourselves and others about ADHD and Autism, so we can better support those we love. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฆธ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

Resources:
๐—–๐—›๐—”๐——๐—— - ๐—–๐—ต๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐——๐—›๐——
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ www.chadd.org

๐—”๐——๐——๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ www.ADDitude.com

๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ www.autism-society.org

๐—–๐——๐—– - ๐—”๐——๐—›๐——
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd

๐—–๐——๐—– - ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—บ ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ (๐—”๐—ฆ๐——)
๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism

Hey everyone, itโ€™s Dr. Dawn Psych MD here. Over the next few days, I want to share a series of video posts addressing a ...
05/19/2024

Hey everyone, itโ€™s Dr. Dawn Psych MD here. Over the next few days, I want to share a series of video posts addressing a topic thatโ€™s incredibly important yet often shrouded in silence: su***de. As a psychiatrist and friend, Iโ€™ve seen the profound impact it has on individuals and loved ones. My goal with this series is to foster understanding, offer compassion, and provide crucial information.

Weโ€™ll explore why someone might consider ending their life, what goes on in the brain, the intricacies of suicidal fantasies, and more. Weโ€™ll also discuss how to recognize warning signs and what you can do to help. Remember, you are not alone in this.

We must stop associating su***de with how handsome or pretty one appears, how much money they have, or the fame theyโ€™ve earned. None of these traits, situations, or positions / roles matter. Instead, we should look closer at su***de in relation to the disconnect and isolation one may experience with others due to the emotional pain that causes them to feel shame, guilt, and sadness.

Together, we can break the stigma and support one another. Letโ€™s start this journey with open hearts and minds. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿง 

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๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ Let's Get Moving for Mental Health! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸพHey, Fam ! ๐ŸŒŸ This year, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is "Move...
05/13/2024

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ซ Let's Get Moving for Mental Health! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿพ

Hey, Fam ! ๐ŸŒŸ This year, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is "Movement: Moving more for our mental health." Whether it's dancing in your living room, taking a brisk walk in the park, or joining a local sports club, every step counts towards not just physical fitness, but also a happier, healthier mind. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ Movement boosts our mood, decreases feelings of stress, and strengthens our mental resilience. It's not about intense workouts - simple activities like taking the stairs or a short walk during lunch can make a big difference. ๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿค” Did you know that regular physical activity can improve your quality of sleep, increase your energy levels, and even enhance your memory? Let's make movement a part of our daily routine and encourage others to join us in this journey towards better mental health. ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ“ธ Share your movement stories, and let's inspire each other to keep active! Use the hashtag to join the conversation, and letโ€™s move towards a mentally healthier world together! ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ”— Don't forget to tag us and share your progress! Together, we're unstoppable! ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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DJ just knows how to charm his way to the top of the priority list!As an ADHD expert and proud paw mommy, I know a thing...
04/24/2024

DJ just knows how to charm his way to the top of the priority list!

As an ADHD expert and proud paw mommy, I know a thing or two about distractions. But when DJ, my youngest adorable toy Yorkie, unleashes those charming dog eyes, my focus on fiscal responsibility gently yields to fur baby adoration. Who needs to balance the books when you can balance a Yorkie in your lap instead? ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

DJ: 1, Bills: 0.

Django & Gucci & DJ

DJ just knows how to charm his way to the top of the priority list!As an ADHD expert and proud paw mommy, I know a thing...
04/24/2024

DJ just knows how to charm his way to the top of the priority list!

As an ADHD expert and proud paw mommy, I know a thing or two about distractions. But when DJ, my youngest adorable toy Yorkie, unleashes those charming dog eyes, my focus on fiscal responsibility gently yields to fur baby adoration. Who needs to balance the books when you can balance a Yorkie in your lap instead? ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

DJ: 1, Bills: 0.

๐Ÿš€ Greetings to my fantastic tribe of followers โ€“ both new and forever friends! ๐ŸŒŸ Whether you've recently joined the ADHD...
12/14/2023

๐Ÿš€ Greetings to my fantastic tribe of followers โ€“ both new and forever friends! ๐ŸŒŸ Whether you've recently joined the ADHD adventure or have been part of this incredible community, your energy fuels the positivity here. ๐ŸŒˆ Let's embrace the unique, celebrate our strengths, and navigate the twists with humor and resilience. Your support makes this journey richer, and I'm thrilled to have you on board! Here's to breaking stigma, fostering understanding, and creating a space where ADHD shines brightly. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’™

๐—™๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ช ๐— ๐—˜ ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ @๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ต๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿ‘ˆ๐Ÿพ

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿพ The Lord has blessed me to extend my services to the beautiful residents of CALIFORNIA!!! ...
07/28/2023

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿคธ๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธโ˜๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿพ The Lord has blessed me to extend my services to the beautiful residents of CALIFORNIA!!! To God be the Glory!!! I'm now a licensed double-boarded Psych Doc in 6 states! L๐Ÿ‘€K at GOD!

Here's to the continuation of 'Improving and Changing Livesโ„ข!'

Here's to helping you "Champion your ADHDโ„ข!"

Here's to the elite athletes I'm looking forward to serving!!! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโ˜๐Ÿพ

Also serving the beautiful residents of:
TEXAS ๐Ÿ’œ
ILLINOIS ๐Ÿ’œ
COLORADO ๐Ÿ’œ
GEORGIA ๐Ÿ’œ
FLORIDA ๐Ÿ’œ
and now...
CALIFORNIA ๐Ÿ’œ
โ„ข โ„ข โ„ข

๐ŸŒ adhdwellnesscenter.com๐˜ผ๐˜ฟ๐™ƒ๐˜ฟ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™œ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ก๐™จ-๐˜ผ๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ข๐™ž๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™จ? โฃโฃHere were mineโ€ฆโฃ"Chatty Cathy"โฃPerfectionistโฃConstant...
06/28/2023

๐ŸŒ adhdwellnesscenter.com

๐˜ผ๐˜ฟ๐™ƒ๐˜ฟ ๐™ž๐™ฃ ๐™œ๐™ž๐™ง๐™ก๐™จ-๐˜ผ๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™ข๐™ž๐™จ๐™จ๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™จ? โฃ
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Here were mineโ€ฆโฃ
"Chatty Cathy"โฃ
Perfectionistโฃ
Constantly apologetic
Nail biter
Daydreamer โฃ
Often Boredโฃ
Inquisitive โฃ
Procrastinatorโฃ
Emotionally Sensitiveโฃ

These are "the signs" you don't read about or find listed in the DSM V-TR since the current criterion for ADHD accounts for it as a male disorder.

These are "the signs" that some may argue they don't belong apart of the ADHD criterion, although they are common among ADHD girls and women.

These are "the signs" that are often overlooked, misunderstood, or labeled as "just being a female," leading girls and women with ADHD to feel disregarded and unseen.

These are "the signs" that look like they are clinical features and symptoms of anxiety, and therefore are often treated as such.ย 

These are "the signs" that explain differences in how symptoms manifest in males and females.

These are "the signs," (and there are others), that prove MORE CLINICAL RESEARCH is needed across populations, mobilizing MORE ACTION to identify girls and women who have been silently or audibly suffering, constantly trying to convince their doctors that "something else is going on."

These are "the signs" that will be a part of others that will hopefully, lead to a better understanding and acceptance of how the condition can show up, causing more ADHD girls and women to feel empowered, accepted and unapologetic.

I made good grades. I was a very creative girl with a huge personality. But unknowingly, I was silently battling with a daily internal struggle that prevented me from being my best self.

ADHD often presents differently in girls vs. boys, which results in under-diagnosis.โฃ

LET'S CHANGE THISโ€ผ๏ธ
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Learn the Signs. Act Early. Be Empowered๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ

I can help!โฃ Schedule an appointment with me today!โฃ (๐Ÿ”— in bio to my schedule)
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I am medically licensed in 5 states:โฃ
Texasโฃ
Illinois โฃ
Georgiaโฃ
Florida โฃ
Colorado โฃ
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โšก๏ธADHD WELLNESS CENTER PLLCโšก๏ธ
โ˜Ž๏ธ (๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿด๐Ÿญ) ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต-๐—”๐——๐—›๐——โฃ
๐ŸŒ ๐˜„๐˜„๐˜„.๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ต๐—ฑ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บโฃ
I can help!โฃ Schedule an appointment now! (๐Ÿ”— in bio.) I look forward to serving you!

 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ Let's address the elephant in the room. Whenever the word "illness" follows the word "mental," the tone of the conv...
05/02/2023

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ Let's address the elephant in the room. Whenever the word "illness" follows the word "mental," the tone of the conversation changes for some people. They immediately associate the phrase with words like "crazy" or "unstable." As a result of this, people try to use safer words that won't evoke the same negative reaction when discussing mental health. I think we should stop tip-toeing around the terms! โฃโฃโฃ
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Instead of changing the term itself, let's change the narrative and ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐š around these terms: mental illness, mental disorder, mental condition, mental health problem, etc.โฃ There is nothing shameful about these terms or the people they apply to! Mental health needs more support and acceptance because it is something that affects us all. and let's ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐š! ๐Ÿ’š Dr. Dawn Psych MD โฃ

Humbled, grateful and thankful for the invitation toย  the Additude webinar platform series where on this past Wednesday,...
04/07/2023

Humbled, grateful and thankful for the invitation toย  the Additude webinar platform series where on this past Wednesday, I shared tips on how to build and maintain a sports mentality to champion ADHD. In this hour long webinar, I redefine what it means to WIN, and explain how shifting the winning attitude to focusing on "the process" of how routines, a positive mindset, nutrition, and sleep all benefit ADHD brains.

If you missed it LIVE, don't worry!
The replay is now available! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

Link to the webinar: (๐Ÿ”— also in bio) https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/sports-psychology-adhd-brain-behavior-adults/

๐™’๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ ๐™š๐™–๐™ฌ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™จ?!?! #๐™˜๐™ค๐™ข๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™—๐™š๐™ก๐™ค๐™ฌ

โ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ขโ€ข
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