ADHD Experts Podcast

Research suggests that up to 70% of adults living with ADHD have another mental health diagnosis. Here, Desiree Matthews, NP, explores the connection between ADHD and common mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.
Resources: Mood Disorders and ADHD
Free Download: Signs of Depression That May Surprise You
Read: When a Mood Disorder Looks Like ADHD — and Vice Versa
Read: Treating Both Depression and ADHD Safely
Read: Comorbid Q&A: Treating Mood Disorders, Anxiety, or Autism Alongside ADHD
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #614 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-or-anxiety-depression-trauma-mood-disorders/
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What are the risks of continuing ADHD treatment and what are the risks of stopping it in pregnancy? Allison S. Baker, M.D., shares research, practical guidance, and factors to consider when making this complex decision.
Resources: ADHD in Pregnancy
Free Download: Hormones & ADHD in Women
Read: Prenatal and Early Life Risk Factors of ADHD: What Research Says — and What Parents Can Do
Read: Treating for Two: ADHD Meds in Pregnancy
Read: Prenatal Exposure to ADHD Medication Does Not Impact Neurodevelopment
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #613 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-pregnancy-prenatal-care/
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When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations.
Resources: ADHD and Dementia
Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults
Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain
Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future?
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/
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RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up.
Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #611 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-adhd-brain-science/
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Melisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference.
Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children
Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD
Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #610 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-sleep-problems-children-teens/
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