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Day: July 20, 2026

Does Social Skills Training Work for ADHD? What the Evidence Shows

Nefretiri Abat, JD, PMHNP-BC0 Comments

Short answer: The evidence for standalone social skills training in ADHD is weak. The largest systematic review to date, covering 25 randomized trials and 2,690 children, found no clinically meaningful improvement in teacher-rated social skills.

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How Long Does TMS Take to Work?

Nefretiri Abat, JD, PMHNP-BC0 Comments

Short answer: A standard TMS course runs five days a week for about six weeks, roughly 30 to 36 sessions, followed by a taper. Most people who respond begin noticing change somewhere between week two

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TMS Therapy Side Effects: What to Expect and How Common They Are

Nefretiri Abat, JD, PMHNP-BC0 Comments

Short answer: The most common side effects of TMS are scalp discomfort at the treatment site and headache. Both are usually mild to moderate, tend to ease after the first week of treatment, and rarely

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