What Is Comorbidity and Why Does It Matter in ADHD? Comorbidity means having two or more disorders or medical conditions at the same time. In the case of ADHD, this often means that children do not just struggle with attention, hyperactivity, or impulsivity but also face other difficulties that can affect their learning, behavior, and emotional health. Research shows that 50 to 90 percent of children with ADHD have at least one comorbid condition. This wide range reflects dif

Mindful Breathing for Anxiety: A Simple Practice with Meaningful Benefits Mindful breathing practices have been widely studied and shown to help reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. While the concept sounds simple, the effectiveness of mindful breathing often depends on consistency, intention, and a willingness to work with some of the common challenges that arise in practice. Mindful breathing is not about “doing it perfectly.” Instead, it’s about gently training attention

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, and symptoms can continue into adolescence and adulthood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 7.1 million children ages 3–17 in the United States—about 11.4%—had ever been diagnosed with ADHD based on 2022 national survey data. Despite increased awareness of ADHD in recent years, the disorder can still be misundersto

California & New York At Ficus Psych, we provide comprehensive, individualized psychiatric evaluations for attention, concentration, and executive functioning concerns in children, adolescents, and adults. Psychiatric evaluations are conducted by Gregory Sayer, MD and are grounded in established diagnostic frameworks, clinical interview data, developmental history, and collateral context when available. Our goal is to provide careful diagnostic clarification, with attention t