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Playing Sports on ADHD Medication? Here's What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know.
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Playing Sports on ADHD Medication?
Here's What Every Athlete and Parent Should Know.
Competitive sports come with enough to think about. If your teen takes stimulant medication for ADHD, understanding how medication may affect their body during practice and competition is an important part of keeping them informed and prepared.
The Stimulant Game Plan is a free, one-page checklist designed to help athletes and parents navigate game days with more awareness and confidence.
Created by Dr. Linda Kim, sports psychiatrist, this printable guide covers what to discuss with your clinician, what to keep in mind before, during, and after a game, and which warning signs should never be ignored.
What's Inside the Stimulant Game Plan?
Knowing what to expect when competing on ADHD stimulant medication can make a difference in how athletes and families prepare for game day.
This one-page printable checklist walks you through four important areas:
1. Questions to Discuss With Your Clinician
3. Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
2. Game-Day Basics: Before, During & After
4. What to Monitor Over Time
Why It Matters for Athletes With ADHD
Stimulant medications can affect more than focus and attention. For athletes, they can also influence body temperature, hydration, heart rate, appetite, and sleep, all of which play an important role in training, recovery, and performance.
Understanding these effects can help parents and athletes know what to watch for, prepare for game day, and have more informed conversations with their healthcare team.
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Created by Dr. Linda Kim
Sports Psychiatrist & Mom to D1 Athletes
Dr. Linda Kim brings together her professional background in sports psychiatry and her experience as a sports mom to help families better understand the relationship between mental health, medication, and athletic performance.
She created this resource to help parents and athletes have more informed conversations about ADHD medication and sports, so they can approach training and competition with greater awareness.
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You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Start with the right questions, understand what to watch for, and make room for conversations with your athlete's healthcare team.
Download your free copy of The Stimulant Game Plan and keep it handy throughout the season.
