Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group

11/07/2025

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.

11/07/2025

Parents of kids with ADHD often hear that certain foods make ADHD symptoms worse, or even cause ADHD symptoms themselves. Some try cutting out things like sugar or artificial additives from their kids’ diets. In some cases, they say taking kids off sugar appears to help make them less hyperactive and able to concentrate more.

But research has yet to prove one way or the other if any particular food, supplement, or diet can affect ADHD symptoms specifically.

Read more:
https://childmind.org/article/what-we-know-about-adhd-and-food/

11/07/2025

11/05/2025

The holidays are coming in hot 🔥 and while there might be no checklist for ✨perfect✨ balance, there *is* one for protecting your peace.

Setting routines to protect your mental health, and getting support from someone like a mental wellness coach, can make all the difference in busy seasons. Start small, stay flexible, and remember: consistency > perfection.



Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health condition. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.

11/04/2025

What’s a good job for a person with ADHD? The answer almost always hinges on the individual’s passions. That said, the creative, engaging, interactive professions on this list make the most of ADHD attributes like empathy, energy, enthusiasm, and hyperfocus under pressure.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/jobs-for-people-with-adhd/

11/04/2025

🙃 “Sat Down to Work… Ended Up Deep-Cleaning My AirPods”
If you have ADHD, you know this story too well. 😅

👉🔗 Try a different kind of focus. Join this Wednesday’s Free ADHD Virtual Coworking Session: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ssk1arMWRYWHZLCdZl4CWA

Here’s how it works (and why it actually helps ADHD brains):
🍅 Pomodoro-style sprints: short, focused bursts to help you start
🤝 Body doubling: gentle accountability from others who get it
🧠 Structure that holds you steady when distractions pull you away
💬 Reflection time: celebrate progress and learn what works
✨ Show up as you are and leave with momentum.

👉 Join this Wednesday’s Free Coworking Session:
https://adhdcollective.com/adhd-coworking-session-online/

11/02/2025

🌟 Parents — this one’s for you! 🌟

Is raising a child with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) feeling like an endless loop of unanswered questions, mismatched strategies, and hopeful attempts that don’t quite land? You’re definitely not alone. The good news? Help is on the way.

🗓 Mark your calendars: November 3-7, 2025 — the FREE virtual event ADHD Parenting Summit 2025 is back and bigger than ever.

🔗 Ready to join? RSVP now!
https://adhd-summit-op.strategicparenting.com/adhd-parenting-summit-2025

💬 Tell a friend
Know another family navigating ADHD? Share this post with them. Because the more we learn together, the better we all do.

Let’s support our kids. Let’s empower our families. Let’s turn that ADHD journey into a strength-story. See you at the summit! 🎉

11/02/2025

Few things impact mental health more than sleep. https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-sleep-problems-solutions/

11/01/2025

2:00am November 2, 2025
Daylight Saving Time Reminder
When you change your clocks this weekend, take a moment to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors!
✅ Test alarms to make sure they’re working.
🔋 Replace batteries if needed.
📅 Check the date—smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
A few minutes could make all the difference in an emergency.

10/28/2025

This image has a couple of tips and ways that prioritization skills are needed at home and at school. Here is a larger resource with strategies for this executive functioning skill: https://www.theottoolbox.com/tips-to-improve-prioritization/

10/28/2025