Recommended Resources for Adult ADHD
Provided by Bmindful Therapists in Ottawa
Online Resources
ADDitude Magazine: This is a quarterly magazine filled with helpful tips and tricks for adults with ADHD.
Totally ADD: Totally ADD is filled with hundreds of fun videos and blogs.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): This is a non-profit organization that offers free webcasts and an information library for individuals with ADHD.
Club ADHD: The Centre for ADD/ADHD Advocacy Canada (CADDAC) has developed an online community to encourage adults with ADHD to discuss their experiences with others.
Haven Maven: Edith Dandenault offers home assessments and provides you with a plan of action to get your home organized.
Recommended Books
Recommended Fidgets
Recommended Gadgets
Medication and Alternative Supplements
Vitamins and Supplements for ADHD
The book Natural Relief for Adult ADHD: Complimentary Strategies for Increasing Focus, Attention, and Motivation will enhance your ability to successfully manage ADHD symptoms with and without the use of medication.
*** Note that the effectiveness of the above substances varies from person-to-person. We are not responsible for the potential issues and outcomes associated with these substances. Please, consult your doctor before considering new ADHD medication and/or alternative supplements. Consulting a doctor is vital in ensuring healthy dosages and minimal/no interference with current medication.
Recommended Apps
Repeat Timer Lite: This easy to use app sends recurring reminders for all your daily tasks.
Flat Tomato (Time Management): Flat Tomato is a task timer that not only tracks how long things take but also boosts productivity.
Google Calendar: This app provides you with an easy to use calendar for effective time management and allows you to share your schedule with family and friends.
Google Keep: Google Keep allows you to make lists, record voice memos and send location-based reminders to any device.
Remember the Milk: Remember the Milk functions like an e-mail by sending you reminders about daily, weekly and monthly tasks.
Fabulous – Motivate Me: The Fabulous – Motivate Me app uses evidence-based coaching techniques to transform habits in as early as 19 days.
Momentum Habit Tracker – Routines, Goals and Rituals: This app is a simple yet effective habit tracker that will motivate you to uphold good habits.
ACT Companion: Happiness Trap: The ACT Companion apps helps to develop mindfulness through interactive exercises and helpful audio tracks.
Headspace: Guided Meditation: Headspace effectively teaches mindfulness and meditation exercises for psychological and physical well-being.
Universal Breathing – Pranayama: The Universal Breathing – Pranayama app promotes slow breathing, which has been found to benefit overall health.
Brain.fm: Brain.fm is a music app that contains playlists for relaxation, meditation and so much more.
Toll Free Helpline
For more information about local health services call 211.
For support in moments of distress call the Distress Centre, 613.238.3311.
In case of an emergency call 911.
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