ADHD Experts Podcast
500 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsLeading ADHD experts give real-life answers to questions submitted by ADD adults and parents raising children with attention deficit disorder across a range of topics covering symptoms, school, work, and family life. Download the accompanying slide presentations here: additudemag.com/adhd-expert-webinars-index (look for the episode number).
Note on audio quality: This podcast is a recording of a webinar series, and the audio has been captured from conversations recorded via a computer or telephone, not in a studio. Register to participate in the live webinars at: additudemag.com/tag/webinar.
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Episodes
498- Building a College-Readiness Timeline for Teens with ADHD
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBCollege prep looks different for teens with ADHD, who may lag behind in independent living skills and college readiness. Laura Barr, M.Ed., provides a clear roadmap for teens and parents, including milestones, practical steps, and launch and college timeline checklists. College Prep for ADHD Brains: More Resources Download: How to Get ADHD Accommodations in College Get: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADHD Read: College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: Half of Colleg...
497- Toxic Relationship Red Flags and Interventions for Teens with ADHD
April 09, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBStephanie Moulton Sarkis, Ph.D., explains what makes a relationship toxic and how to identify the signs, why adolescents with ADHD are at particularly high risk, and how to support teens through ending and recovering from an unhealthy relationship. Teen Relationships: More Resources Download: Questions to Get Your Child Talking Replay: Gaslighting, Love Bombing & Beyond, by Stephanie Sarkis Read: ADHD Teens and Dating — Relationship Advice for Parents Read: “How Toxic Relationship R...
496- Oversharing and Underinvesting: The Social Traps That Snare ADHD Adults
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBInterrupting conversations. Appearing not to listen. Revealing too much personal information. Making friends as an adult with ADHD is hard for all these reasons and more. Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., explains how to overcome common social traps. How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD: More Resources Download: The ADHD Friendship Guide for Adults Self-Test: 10 Questions That Reveal Toxic Behaviors Read: 3 Common ADHD Friendship Challenges Read: “How I’m Teaching My ADHD Brain to Liste...
495- Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment
March 28, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBBlack children and adults with ADHD are less likely to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment due to structural racism, socioeconomic inequalities, and stigma. Napoleon Higgins, M.D., explains how we can start addressing these racial disparities in health care. Healthy Equity in ADHD: More Resources Get: 2024 Scorecard of ADHD Treatments Read: The Ongoing Work of Normalizing ADHD in BIPOC Communities Read: Why We Must Achieve Equitable ADHD Care for African American and Latinx Ch...
494- Eating Disorders Comorbid with ADHD: What You Need to Know About ARFID, Anorexia, and Others
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBDespite being serious mental health conditions, and highly comorbid with ADHD, eating disorders often go undetected. Christine Peat, Ph.D., helps caregivers and others understand symptoms and treatments for different types of eating disorders. Eating Disorders: More Resources Get: The Eating Disorders Linked to ADHD Self-Test: Eating Disorders in Adults Read: Body Image, Bigorexia, and Eating Disorders in Men and Boys Read: Red Flags and Recovery Steps for Teens Access the video an...
493- An Educators’ Guide to Fortifying Executive Function
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBrandon Slade provides educators with the tools they need to teach crucial executive function (EF) skills. While EFs lag in many children with ADHD and learning differences, integrating EF support strategies will help all students in your classroom. Executive Function Skills for Students: More Resources Self-Test: Could Your Child Have an Executive Function Deficit? Read: A Classroom Exercise That Teaches Self-Advocacy and Celebrates Differences Get: The Ultimate Executive Function Gu...
492- Interrupt the Cycle of Self-Sabotage in the New Year
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBTamara Rosier, Ph.D., highlights the behaviors linked to ADHD — procrastination, risk-taking, aiming for perfection, people-pleasing, etc. — that hold us back, and how to interrupt this self-defeating cycle with new habits that lift us up. Self-Sabotage with ADHD: More Resources Read: 10 Corrosive Thoughts That Are Holding You Back Download: Scripts to Manage Anger & Reactivity Get: The Emotions of ADHD Read: 6 Pieces of Life Advice from ADHD Coaches Access the video and slides for...
491- How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe
February 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBYouTube Powerhouse Jessica McCabe will discuss themes from her book, How to ADHD, including navigating a world not built for the neurodivergent brain, the economic cost of not treating ADHD, how she’s learned to pay attention to time, and more. Living with ADHD: More Resources Download: The Ages & Stages of ADHD Sign Up: 5-Week Guide to Building Healthier Habits Read: ADHD Needs a Better Name. We Have One. Read: “Happily Neurodivergent — at Last” Access the video and slides for pod...
490- Sandwich Generation Stress: How to Manage ADHD in Yourself, Your Children, and Your Elderly Parents
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBCaregivers in the "sandwich generation" face added demands and stress when managing ADHD in themselves, their children, and their aging parents. Danna McDonald, RMFT-SQ, RSW, shares strategies to address these challenges. Sandwich Generation Stress: More Resources Symptom Test: 10 Questions to Reveal Parental Burnout Read: Never Good Enough: The Emotional Toll of Motherhood Understand: The Genetic Underpinnings of ADHD Understand: Epigenetics and ADHD: The Impacts of Environment, Li...
489- The 20-Something Guide to Living with ADHD
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSharon Saline, Psy.D., helps young adults with ADHD, and their parents, understand the unique challenges of 'adulting' with ADHD, including treatment adherence/cessation, independent living skills, emotional wellness, and signs of risky behavior. The Young Adult’s Guide to ADHD: More Resources Symptom Test: Could Your Teen Have an Executive Function Disorder? Read: 5 Life Skills Every Young Adult with ADHD Should (Eventually) Master eBook: The Parents’ Guide to Raising a Teen with ADH...
488- The Emotional Lives of Girls with ADHD
January 30, 2024 21:27 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBLotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D., presents an overview of the special challenges facing girls with ADHD, from anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation from fluctuating hormones during puberty to unrlenting social expectations. ADHD Symptoms in Girls: More Resources Symptom Test: Common (and Commonly Overlooked) Signs of ADHD in Girls Read: 5 Things Every Doctor (and Parent) Should Know about Girls and ADHD eBook: Women with ADHD — How Hormones, Symptoms & Late Diagnoses Impact...
487- How Seasonal Affective Disorder Uniquely Affects People with ADHD
January 27, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that takes hold during the dark winter months — and these “winter blues” are more common among people with ADHD. Learn about SAD symptoms and treatments from J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D. Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Resources: Read: Seasonal Affective Disorder and the ADHD Brain Get: The Free Healthy Habits Handbook from ADDitude Read: 6 Ways to Overcome Winter Depression Self-Test: Could You Have Delayed Sleep Phase S...
486- The Science and Power of Hope
January 25, 2024 12:38 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHope is the belief that our future can be better than our past—and that we can make that future a reality. Join Chan M. Hellman, Ph.D., to explore the science of hope, and learn how its core components can be used to achieve goals and regulate emotions. A Hopeful New Year: More Resources: Free Download: Your January 2024 Calendar of Small Goals That Add Up Get: The Free Healthy Habits Handbook from ADDitude Read: An Unusual New Year’s Guidebook for People Who Think Different Read: F...
485- New Year, New Playbook: Game Plans That Work for Your ADHD Brain
January 18, 2024 15:12 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBAs Tracy Otsuka explains, typical approaches to getting things done often don’t work for ADHD brains. Learn how to recognize your strengths and use them to create customized strategies that resonate with who you already are. New Year, New Habits: More Resources: Free Download: Your January 2024 Calendar of Small Goals That Add Up Get: The Free Healthy Habits Handbook from ADDitude Read: How to Finally Overcome Procrastination (and Get Things Done in 2024) Read: 4 Ways to Make New Be...
484- Hormonal Fluctuations and ADHD: How Estrogen May Impact Symptoms Throughout Life
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBJeanette Wasserstein, Ph.D., discusses the role of estrogen in cognition; cognitive changes during the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause; the impact of menopause on ADHD; and more about the challenges of hormone fluctuation during the life cycle. More Resources on Hormones & ADHD Download: Your Guide to Menopause & ADHD Read: How the Menstrual Cycle Intensifies ADHD Symptoms Read: What We Know, What Research Is Needed Access the video and slides for this episode here: htt...
483- A Woman’s Guide to Preventing ADHD Burnout
January 02, 2024 13:58 - 1 hour - 61 MBExhaustion and anxiety are common byproducts of ADHD in females who are constantly juggling busy work and family schedules. Kate Moryoussef explains how to break the burnout cycle and harness self-awareness and self-compassion to live life on your terms. More Resources on Preventing ADHD Burnout Read: Rising from the Burnout – A Recovery Kit for Women with ADHD Self-Test: Am I Burnt Out? Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook Read: ADHD Is Different in Women eBook: Women with ...
482- Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome: A Distinct Kind of Inattention
December 11, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBUp to 40 percent of children with ADHD also experience symptoms of cognitive disengagement syndrome (CDS). Learn about similarities and differences between CDS and ADHD, as well as evidence-based treatments, from Joseph Fredrick, Ph.D. Free Resources on Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome and ADHD: Download: Understand Why You Can’t Sleep Read: What Is Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome? Read: What Is Inattentive ADHD? Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additud...
481- Parenting Styles That Work for Neurodivergent Children
November 30, 2023 15:10 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBHistorically, parenting leaned heavily on punitive approaches. But, as Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares, research indicates that balancing warmth with limit-setting is important to raising well-adjusted children, especially when a child is neurodivergent. Free Resources on Parenting Neurodivergent Children: Download: The ADHD Library for Parents Read: How Praise Triggers Better Control in the ADHD Brain Read: Sample Routines for Kids with ADHD Access the video and slides for this epis...
480- The Gut-Brain Axis and the Development of Autism
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJames Morton, Ph.D., presents research on the gut-brain axis that's shedding light on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describes current efforts in developing microbiome-based therapies. Free Resources on the Human Microbiome and Autism: Download: Checklist of Autism Symptoms Read: GI Problems Linked to Underlying Anxiety in Youth with ASD Read: More Than Picky Eating Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gut-brain...
479- Executive Function Strategies to Externalize Time, Memory, Motivation
November 21, 2023 15:24 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBADHD makes it harder to convert intentions into actions. Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, outlines a more useful way of thinking about executive functions that involves tweaking your environment, choosing the right tools, and other ways to externalize EFs. Free Resources on Executive Functions and ADHD: Download: Is It Executive Function Disorder? Read: 7 Deficits Tied to ADHD Read: ADHD Minds Are Trapped in Now (& Other Time Management Truths) Access the video and slides for this episode h...
478- An Adult’s Guide to Fostering Friendships with ADHD
November 08, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCaroline Maguire, M.Ed., discusses why neurodivergent adults often have a history of relationship struggles, why it's common to adopt people-pleasing behaviors (and why this ultimately backfires), and how to be more authentic in your friendships. Free Resources on Adult Friendship and ADHD: Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: “I’m Sorry — What Were You Saying?” Read: Where Does ‘Introvert’ End and Social Anxiety Begin? Access the video and slides for this episode here: http...
477- A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Depression in Teens
October 26, 2023 20:10 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDepression and ADHD frequently co-occur. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression and differentiate it from typical sadness, plus current treatments and supportive strategies for caregivers, from Karen L. Swartz, M.D. Free Resources on Depression in Teens: Download: A Parent’s Guide to Major Depressive Disorder Read: AAP Recommends Mental Health Screening for All U.S. Youth Read: Is My Child’s Distress Normal? Or Do We Need Help Get the Depression Newsletter: Sign up to re...
476- RSD Toolkit: Strategies for Managing Your Sensitivities in Real Time
October 24, 2023 18:28 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBRejection sensitive dysphoria refers to unbearable feelings of pain following an actual or perceived rejection — and it is almost ubiquitous with ADHD. Sharon Saline, Psy.D., explains how RSD manifests, and strategies for managing emotional sensitivity. Free Resources on RSD and ADHD: Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Read: Challenging the Fallacy of “Not Good Enough” Read: Rejection Sensitivity Is Worse for Girls and Women with ADHD Access the video and slides fo...
475- When Lack of Motivation Runs in the Family: Getting Kids with ADHD Organized & Focused for Learning
October 13, 2023 15:55 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBKids with ADHD are better able to focus on schoolwork when the home they live in is organized and conducive to learning. But that order is tricky to achieve when caregivers have ADHD too. Learn strategies that work from Ann Dolin, M.Ed. Free Resources on Motivating Students with ADHD Download: Transform Your Teen’s Apathy Into Engagement Read: Your Child’s 7 Executive Functions — and How to Boost Them Read: Same Family, Different ADHD Symptoms Access the video and slides for this epi...
474- ADHD in Communities of Color: Scrutinizing Barriers to Health Equity, Diagnosis, & Treatment
October 05, 2023 21:55 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBStigma, myths about ADHD, historical mistrust of the medical community, and a shortage of clinicians of color all contribute to challenges around adequate care in communities of color. Learn more from Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed. Free Resources on Health Equity & ADHD: Download: How to Prepare for Your ADHD Evaluation Read: Why ADHD Is Different for People of Color Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://ww...
473- Epigenetics: Understanding Its Role in ADHD and Future Applications
October 02, 2023 19:19 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBADHD is likely influenced by both genetics and the environment, starting before birth. Charlotte Cecil, Ph.D., shares insights from early research involving ADHD and epigenetics, and what the future may hold in terms of potential clinical applications. Free Resources on Epigenetics & ADHD: Download: Is It Adult ADHD? Read: The Impacts of Environment, Lifestyle, and Stress Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additud...
472- What Educators Don’t Know About ADHD (and Need To)
September 21, 2023 14:29 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBGiven the prevalence of ADHD, every educator should assume they’ll be teaching at least one student with the condition. Evelyn Polk Green, M.S.Ed., highlights myths about ADHD, and the facts and accommodations teachers need to know. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: “The ADHD Iceberg” Poster for School Read: 7 Surprising Ways ADHD Shows Up in the Classroom Read: How to Get Students Engaged in Learning Email Series: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Acces...
471- For Clinicians: Improving Communication & Removing Treatment Barriers for Patients with Depression, Trauma
September 18, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBLawrence Amsel, M.D., explains the unique challenges primary care providers and mental health clinicians face when engaging and treating patients with depression, and how to build trust and improve communication and outcomes. Free Resources on Depression Treatment Barriers: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Self-Test: Depression in Adults Read: ADHD and Trauma: Untangling Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Read: How to Close the Depression Treatment Gap for Teens Access th...
470- The Unspoken Truths of Postpartum Depression: Help for Women with and Without ADHD
September 11, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBStudies suggest that ADHD increases the risk for postpartum depression. PPD may also exacerbate ADHD and can impact the wellbeing of the entire family. Jayne Singer, Ph.D., provides an overview of symptoms and treatment options. Free Resources on Postpartum Depression: Download: Free Guide to Hormones and ADHD in Women Self-Test: Signs of Postpartum Depression Read: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety Read: Bringing Up Baby: Motherhood with ADHD Access the video ...
469- The College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
September 05, 2023 14:21 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBLaura Barr, M.Ed., counsels caregivers and neurodivergent college-bound students on factors to consider during a college search and how to make the process much less stressful for applicants with executive functioning challenges. Free Resources on ADHD in College: Download: Securing ADHD Accommodations in College Read: The College Packing List for ADHD Undergrads Read: 13 Survival Tips from College Graduates with ADHD Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.ad...
468- Unlocking the Future of ADHD: Advances in Research, Diagnosis, & Treatment
August 28, 2023 18:08 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBPeter Jensen, M.D., reviews the current research involving genetic and environmental factors associated with ADHD and discusses the scientific advances we may see in the next decade or more, including the diagnosis of more subtypes and novel treatments. Free Resources on ADHD Research, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Download: How Common Is ADHD in Adults? Read: The Buzz Around Neuroimaging Read: The History of ADHD and Its Treatment Access the video and slides for this episode here: https...
467- Avoiding & Recovering from 2e Burnout: Support for Gifted Students
August 25, 2023 14:39 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBTwice exceptional students may perform above average in some areas and below average in others. Mary Ruth Coleman, Ph.D., discusses how to identify students who are 2e and understand their unique hurdles to help them cope with stress and avoid burnout. Free Resources on Twice Exceptionality: Download: “An Introduction Letter to My Teacher” Read: What Does Twice Exceptional Even Mean? Read: High Expectations — Stories of 2e Students Desperately Seeking Support Access the video and sli...
466- Coparenting After Divorce: How to Manage ADHD Consistently Across Households
August 10, 2023 22:03 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBMerriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT, highlights the unique developmental and emotional needs parents of neurodivergent children must consider during and after divorce, including talking to the child, custody scheduling, and keeping treatment consistent. Free Resources on Coparenting Children with ADHD: Download: Sample Schedule for Children with ADHD Read: The ADHD Co-Parenting Guide to Consistent Treatment Read: How Parental Alienation Harms ADHD Families Access the video and slides for t...
465- An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin – Autism Expert, Author, and Scientist
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBTemple Grandin, Ph.D., a prominent author, scientist, and esteemed professor at Colorado State University, talks about her journey growing up with autism in an era when children were routinely institutionalized following a diagnosis — and what helped her to follow her passions to world renown. Free Resources on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurodiversity: eBook: The Truth About Autism in Adults Download: Autism Evaluation Checklist Read: 10 Cherished Films with Neurodivergent Characte...
464- For Educators: Research-Based Tactics for Improving Executive Functioning in Teens
August 07, 2023 12:48 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBStudents who have ADHD and other executive functioning deficits are often misunderstood by educators. Brandon Slade shares research involving EF skills development and actionable supports that can help neurodivergent students succeed academically. Free Resources on Improving Executive Function at School: Download: The Top 6 Learning Challenges Associated with ADHD Read: The Testing Ground for Executive Functions? Sixth Grade Read: The 3 Rs of ADHD at School — Routines, Rules, Reminder...
463- Your Organized Home: Functional Organization for Your Life Phase Right Now
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB"Functional organization" involves embracing your stage of life in the way you organize. Lisa Woodruff explains why and how to do this, sharing practical, easy-to-implement ideas for your kitchen, bedrooms, workspaces, and more. More Resources on ADHD and Home Organization: eBook: Declutter Your Life! (and Home! and Office!) Free download: How to Tidy Up Your Home Like a Pro Read: What Stops Me From Starting? Productivity Solutions Read: Making Peace With Your Clutter NOTE: The o...
462- ADHD in the African-American Community: Strategies to Improve Care and Treatment
July 27, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBLearn why ADHD is routinely under-diagnosed in African-American children due to stigma, mistrust of the medical community, and other factors from Cheryl Hamilton, Ed.D. — and how untreated ADHD increases risk for poor academic and social outcomes. Free Resources on ADHD in Families of Color: Download: Debunking Myths About ADHD Read: How Children of Color Get Left Behind Read: We Need to Talk About ADHD Stigma in BIPOC Communities Read: “I Am a Neurodivergent Black Woman — and I Am ...
461- ADHD Understanding and Services in School Settings: An Evolution in Education
June 29, 2023 14:41 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGregory A. Fabiano, Ph.D., teaches teachers how the core features of ADHD are magnified by classroom expectations, the limitations of traditional approaches, and strategies and supports educators can use to help students with ADHD flourish. Free Resources on Teaching Students with ADHD: Download: 20 Learning Strategies Designed for Students with ADHD Teacher Training Newsletter: The ADHD Learning Series for Educators Read: The Educator’s Guide to Executive Functions Read: The Flaws ...
460- ADHD and Sex: Building Focus and Attention for Intimacy
June 23, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSex therapist Ari Tuckman, Psy.D., MBA, and Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D., discuss how ADHD can take a toll on your sex life and relationship, common flashpoints, how ADHD treatment helps, and other strategies couples can use to improve intimacy and trust. Free Resources on ADHD and Sex: Download: Manage ADHD’s Impact on Your Relationship Read: How ADHD Impacts Sex and Marriage Read: Tips to Have More Fun in the Bedroom Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additud...
459- Men with ADHD: Solutions for Emotional Dysregulation, Anger, and Shame
June 22, 2023 16:57 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBAlan P. Brown discusses the unique presentation of ADHD in men, from being quick to anger and prone to outbursts to feeling shame and embarrassment about lack of career advancement, plus ways men with ADHD can navigate these challenges. Free Resources on Men with ADHD: Download: Scripts for Emotional Regulation and Anger Management Read: Exploring the Impact of Hormones, Age, and Life Stage Read: “I’m a Better Father Now, a Better Person.” Access the video and slides for this episode...
458- Teen Bullying Solutions: Help for Neurodivergent Adolescents
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBTeens with ADHD are more likely to be bullied due to missing social cues, academic struggles, difficulty making friends, and more—and the effects can be devastating. Rosanna Breaux, Ph.D., helps parents identify bullying and shares strategies to prevent it. Free Resources on Teens with ADHD and Bullying: Download: Social Skills Guide Read: Bullying Is the Norm. So Is an Inadequate Response. Read: Scripts for Reflective Listening Access the video and slides for this episode here: http...
457- Can You Join the Military with ADHD? What Hopeful Service Members Need to Know
June 12, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe answer to this question is not always clear. Clinical Army psychologist Brandi Walker, Ph.D., explains current recruitment requirements for people with ADHD, military policies regarding ADHD medications, and how a military environment can affect ADHD brains. Free Resources on Joining the Military with ADHD: Download: What to Ask Yourself to Find the Perfect Job Read: Can You Join the Military with ADHD? Read: “I’m a U.S. Army Aviator — and I Have ADHD and Anxiety.” Access the v...
456- New Insights Into and Treatments for Comorbid Depression with ADHD
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly comorbid with ADHD. Learn about symptoms of mood disorders, how they co-exist with ADHD, and about new and alternative treatments for depression from Nelson M. Handal, M.D., DFAPA. Free Resources on Comorbid Depression and ADHD: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Read: 6 Unexpected & Misunderstood Signs of Depression Read: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.addit...
455- Teen Driving Rules: ADHD Guardrails to Avoid Distractions and Accidents
May 30, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBTeen drivers with ADHD face an outsized risk for motor vehicle accidents. Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses factors that contribute to this risk, and factors that lessen it — as well as practical tips for navigating this developmental milestone.
454- ADHD, Pregnancy, and Motherhood: A Practical Guide for Hopeful Parents
May 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBPregnancy is exciting, but can also be especially overwhelming for those with ADHD. Allison Baker, M.D., shares what we know about the benefits and risks of stimulant use while pregnant and nursing, and how to manage the demands of early motherhood.
453- BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors) + ADHD: Helping Your Child with Hair Pulling and Skin Picking
May 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThough BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current best practice treatment approaches, and how caregivers can lovingly support a child with a BFRB.
452- ADHD Grandfamilies: Grandparents Raising Neurodivergent Grandkids
May 12, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIf you are raising a grandchild with ADHD, you are not alone in your joys — or struggles. Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares evidence-based strategies for managing routines, behavior, screen time, and more.
451- Addictive Technology and Its Impact on Teen Brains
April 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBVideo games, social media, and technology in general are designed to be addictive. Jeremy Edge, LPC, explains why this can be particularly problematic for adolescents with ADHD, and how to instill healthy screen habits in your teen.
450- 5 Life Skills Every ADHD Young Adult Needs to Cultivate
April 28, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBCoaching experts Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster share the five most important independent living skills every teen or young adult with ADHD needs before they venture out to try "adulting" on their own.
449- How to Leverage Sports Psychology to Benefit ADHD Brains
April 12, 2023 17:48 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDawn Brown, M.D., teaches adults with ADHD how they can use sports psychology techniques to maintain focus, prioritize winning, and overcome the daily challenges associated with the condition.