ADHD Experts Podcast

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., outlines professional recommendations for adult ADHD evaluations, addressing issues unique to the assessment of ADHD in women and older adults, including overlapping symptoms with co-existing conditions.
Resources: Diagnosing ADHD in Women and Older Adults
Free Email Series: The Adult's Guide to ADHD Diagnosis
Read: The Transformative Power of an ADHD Diagnosis for Older Women
Read: Why ADHD Is a "Fuzzy Diagnosis"
Read: What Was Your Tipping Point? Adult ADHD Diagnosis Stories
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #617 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/women-older-adults-differentiating-diagnosis-adhd/
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Brooke S.G. Molina, Ph.D., and Brian D'Onofrio, Ph.D., share the latest research on ADHD and substance use disorder — why the risk of an SUD is greater for individuals with ADHD; whether stimulant use leads to or protects against SUD; and more.
Resources: ADHD and Substance Use
Free Download: Is It More Than Just ADHD?
Read: Substance Use Disorders: Signs, Symptoms, and Links to ADHD
Read: Substance Use Disorders and ADHD: 5 Key Facts
Read: ADHD and Addiction: The Truth About Substance Abuse
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #616 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-substance-use/
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In this Success@School webinar, Cheryl Chase, Ph.D., reframes the back‑to‑school transition as a full cognitive reboot — not a behavior issue — and gives families practical tools to help kids settle into the school year with confidence.
Resources: Back-to-School
Free Download: Boost Your Teen's Executive Functions
Read: How to Sharpen Executive Functions: Activities to Hone Brain Skills
Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By
Watch: High School Success: A Strategic Transition for Teens Moving to Higher Grades
Access the video and slides for podcast episode #615 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-adhd/
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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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