Tag: ADHD

Topic : ADHD

Physical Exercise for the ADHD Brain and Other Dopamine Hits

March 24, 2026/by Equilibria PCS

Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D The ADHD brain loves excitement, novelty, & reward! This is partly contributed by the low dopamine levels in the ADHD brain, which can make it difficult to stay focused, feel motivated for a task, regulate emotions, and/or experience pleasure, as well as feeling easily bored with the mundane things or getting […]

Executive Functions Part II: What Does “Externalizing Executive Functions” Mean?

January 16, 2026/by Equilibria PCS

Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D It is common for individuals with ADHD to have chronic struggles in many of these above areas due to neurological differences and low dopamine levels in comparison to those without ADHD. A significant component of treatment entails finding “systems” and behavioral strategies to manage the symptoms of ADHD and alleviate the […]

What are Executive Functions?

November 5, 2025/by Equilibria PCS

Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D The frontal lobe of your brain is responsible for conducting a set of mental skills and processes to help manage our behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and everyday tasks/activities; it also helps one to learn new materials, solve problems, & adapt to new situations. Broken down into further components, executive functions are […]

Is it “Just Modern-Day Life”…or Something More?

October 30, 2025/by Equilibria PCS

Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D If your day looks something like the following, you’re not alone: BEEP, BEEP, BEEP…then, you are off to the races of the day, regardless of how much sleep you got or how tired you are…and throughout the day, you feel you’re constantly interrupted while you are trying to focus on getting […]

When to Consider Getting Evaluated for ADHD, and How?

August 13, 2025/by Equilibria PCS

Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D If you are reading this article, you have probably been wondering whether or not you have ADHD for various reasons. Perhaps you or your loved one is having difficulty focusing or starting and staying on tasks to the point where it is affecting work, academic performance, or even relationships. Perhaps you […]