ADHD Resources
The ADHD questions our patients actually ask
Practical, doctor-written guides on adult ADHD, from getting assessed through to daily life on medication.

practical guides,
written by the clinic
Written by the clinic, not the internet
Assessment, medication choices and everyday life with ADHD, explained the way we explain it in the room, without the jargon or the guesswork.
Understanding ADHD.
What adult ADHD actually looks like, and why it's so often missed.
Adult ADHD Assessments
Adult ADHD Is More Than Being Distracted3 min readWhy adult ADHD is about more than being distracted, and what it can actually look like day to day.
ADHD in Women: Why It Can Be Missed Until Adulthood3 min readWhy ADHD in women is so often missed until adulthood, and what tends to get mistaken for something else.
Starting ADHD Medication: What to Expect in the First Few WeeksWhat the first few weeks on ADHD medication can feel like, and why we start low and go slow.2 min read
Methylphenidate vs Dexamphetamine: What's the Difference?The difference between the two stimulant families used to treat ADHD, and why we can't predict which will suit you.2 min read
Short-Acting vs Long-Acting ADHD Medication: What's the Difference?How immediate-release and long-acting ADHD medication differ, and why one isn't simply stronger than the other.2 min read
Living with ADHD.
Making medication work day to day, and knowing when something needs a second look.
How Do I Know If My ADHD Medication Is Working?How to tell whether your ADHD medication is actually working, beyond how you happen to feel on any one day.2 min read
Common ADHD Medication Side Effects: What You Can Do About ThemThe most common side effects of ADHD medication, and practical ways to manage them.3 min read
ADHD and Sleep: Why a Good Night Matters More Than You ThinkWhy sleep and ADHD medication are closely linked, and how to protect your sleep while on treatment.2 min read
Looking for something else? See our ADHD assessments or check our FAQs.
What patients say
Reviews left on Google by patients of the Mount Eden practice.
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“It's hard to find a genuinely kind caring and proficient doctor these days, but Dr Gavin Lobo is just that. I don't have words for how much I appreciate him and the team.”
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“Dr Lobo really listens & cares & makes me feel comfortable & at ease. I am so glad I changed doctors to Dr Lobo, will definitely keep seeing him for years to come.”
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“Super lovely, caring, patient, kind, quick & very knowledgeable! You never feel rushed or like “just a number”, no crazy wait times either.”
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“My overall health and quality of life has improved greatly thanks to him. He is professional, knowledgeable, and proactive. Has to be the best general practice in Auckland in my opinion.”
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“Forever grateful to my GP, Dr Gavin Lobo as well as his personnel. Helped me deal with my severe lower back strain and eased my way to work.”
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“The communication between the practice and patient is outrageously good. If you are looking for a Dr in Auckland, don't look any further.”
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“Dr Lobo is exceptional – a great listener, professional and always very considered and consultative in his diagnosis and proposed treatment.”
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“The front desk staff, the nurses & Dr Lobo himself are all incredibly kind, courteous, and helpful professionals who provide a loving and caring environment.”
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“The staff was great, helpful and great service. I like the office and the waiting room, it just feels like home.”
Appointment
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1/337 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland.

Opening hours
- Monday
- 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Wednesday
- 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
- Thursday
- 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Friday
- 8.00 am to 5.00 pm
- Weekends
- Closed



