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Case Study: Successful Treatment of ADHD in Teens

By Ana Lopez Hopkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC
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About The Author: Ana Lopez Hopkins MSN, PMHNP-BC

As a board-certified San Diego ADHD specialist with nearly a decade of dedicated experience, Ana Lopez Hopkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC, understands the unique challenges of ADHD. She’s committed to providing accurate testing, precise diagnosis, and deeply personalized treatment that truly makes a difference. Appointments can be in person, or for your convenience, she offers Telehealth appointments so you can do your appointment online or on your phone. Ana also offers ADHD medication management and meaningful care to individuals of all ages, from kids to adults and teens. Her compassionate, non-judgemental process ensures you feel understood, heard, and valued as a person, paving the way for an improvement in your mental health.

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ADHD Case Study San Diego

  • Case Study ADHD Introduction:

    David is a perfect candidate for a Case study ADHD. He is a 15-year-old high school student from San Diego with a history of ADHD. He had problems paying attention, controlling impulses, and was hyperactive. These behaviors interfered with his class work and relationships

  • Background:

    David’s parents visited Ana Lopez Hopkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner for ADHD treatment. Frustration and poor grades, which was increasingly becoming a concern, were their reasons.

  • Approach:

    Ana did a very careful evaluation of David that included review of the medical history, physical exam, and psychiatric assessment. Ana developed a personalized treatment plan for David that included:

    • Medication:

      She also prescribed a small amount of stimulant medication to help him increase his attention and reduce impulsivity.

    • Therapy:

      She recommended the utilization of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help with the control of behavioral challenges and learning more effective coping skills.

  • Results:

    David showed improvement within three months’ time. His grades got better, and he became more involved in class. His impulsiveness decreased, and he developed healthier interpersonal skills to relate to his peers. David’s parents testified that “they have a happier and more confident teenager”.

  • Case Study Supporting Information:

    The most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition, is ADHD. It is most commonly initially diagnosed in children and continues into adulthood. The treatment can include a combination of medication and behavior therapy, the same used by Ana Lopez Hopkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC, board certified.

  • Conclusion

    David’s case illustrates the efficacy of a complete treatment plan for ADHD, with medication, therapy, and lifestyle modification. Ana Lopez Hopkins, MSN, PMHNP-BC, provided individualized care that accounted for David’s unique needs, and the outcome was excellent.

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