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Welcome to Magnolia Mental Health Clinic

Supporting Your Mental Health Journey with a New Name and New Location

We’re excited to share some important updates! Starting December 2024, the Marianne Geiger, M.D. Clinic of Psychiatric Care will be called the Magnolia Mental Health Clinic. We chose the name Magnolia because the magnolia flower symbolizes good health, stability, self-respect and hope—values we hold close in our mission to support your mental well-being.

What’s New:

  • New Name: We’re now Magnolia Mental Health Clinic, reflecting our commitment to growth, healing and a holistic approach to mental health.
  • New Location: Soon, you will be able to find us at 6377 Sebring Way, Loves Park, IL 61111—just 2.8 miles from our current location.
  • New Look: Our branding has been refreshed to reflect the values and dedication we bring to every interaction.
  • New Website: Before the end of the year, you will be able to find our new website at www.magnoliaMHC.com.

What’s Staying the Same:

  • Our Care Team: You’ll still see the same compassionate team, ready to support you at every step.
  • Contact Information: All phone numbers and appointment channels remain unchanged. We’re updating our email domain, but current emails will be forwarded so no messages will be missed.
  • Our Mission: Continuing to provide the warm, professional psychiatric care you trust.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We’re here to make this transition as seamless as possible for you.

Thank you for being part of our community.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Additional Information

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder. Its cause is not known. ADHD is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children and teens.

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause a child to:

  • Have difficulty paying attention (inattention).
  • Be more active than normal (hyperactivity).
  • Tend to act without thinking (impulsiveness).

ADHD can continue into adulthood, causing difficulties for people at home, at school, at their jobs, and within their communities.

  • The most common symptom of ADHD is difficulty remaining focused on a task until it is completed (inattention). People with ADHD have a hard time starting and completing tasks that are boring, repetitive, or difficult for them.
  • Many people with ADHD have trouble thinking before acting. Impulsiveness usually continues into adulthood and may interfere with keeping a job and developing personal relationships.
  • Although most people with ADHD (especially as adults) do not appear overactive (hyperactive), they may often feel restless or look fidgety.

ADHD is usually diagnosed when a child is 6 to 12 years of age. ADHD in an adult often goes unnoticed because the symptoms are not seen as problems if the person maintains relationships, stays organized, and holds a steady job. The key to the diagnosis of ADHD for an adult is the presence of symptoms before he or she was 7 years old. It is not unusual for a parent to discover he or she has ADHD when his or her child is diagnosed with the disorder.

ADHD is estimated to affect people as follows:

  • ADHD affects about 3% to 5% of all school-aged children.
  • Girls may not be recognized as having ADHD as often as boys because they are more likely to have inattention as their primary symptom of ADHD and less likely to be aggressive, lose control, or be defiant. For these reasons, girls may be at a greater risk for school, social, and emotional difficulties because they often are not diagnosed and treated for the disorder.
  • Up to 70% of hyperactive children continue to have ADHD as teens and up to 65% have symptoms into adulthood.

ADHD is often associated with learning, emotional, or behavioral problems.

About one-third of children have more than one other condition along with ADHD, such as oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder, anxiety disorder, or depression. The symptoms of these conditions are often mistaken for symptoms of ADHD. Before the person can receive the greatest benefit from treatment for ADHD, any other conditions need to be identified and treated.