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Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), religious/spiritual issues, parenting issues, and more.
926 Washington Avenue Suite 210
Holland, MI 49423

Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP is a psychologist in Holland, MI specializing in psychology. Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP is affiliated with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and PINE REST CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

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926 Washington Avenue Suite 210
Holland, MI 49423

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Some issues Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP treated as a psychologist in Holland, MI were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 11
High Cholesterol 4
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Matthew Warren Bush, MA, PhD, LLP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
PINE REST CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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Biography

Dr. Matthew Bush specializes in psychology. Clinical interests for Dr. Bush include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and parenting issues. Dr. Bush is affiliated with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services.

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