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Webinar: How Seasonal Affective Disorder Uniquely Affects People with ADHD
Virtual Event SDSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that takes hold during the dark winter months. These “winter blues,” which are more common among people with ADHD, can cause feelings of sadness and depression, sap energy and motivation, and change sleep patterns. In this webinar, you will learn: How to recognize seasonal mood changes […]
The Emotional Lives of Girls and ADHD
Virtual Event SD12:00 CT / 11:00 MT Many girls with ADHD say they feel different, like they don’t fit in. They put a great deal of effort into masking, while they internalize anxiety, depression, and big emotions. Without proper support, teen girls can spiral into a rabbit hole of inner turmoil and self-doubt, and may begin to […]
The 20-Something Guide to Living with ADHD
Virtual Event SD12:00 CT / 11:00 MT Many neurodivergent young adults struggle initially when they start living on their own. In this webinar, Dr. Sharon Saline will describe a comprehensive framework for understanding emerging adulthood. Participants will learn how to cope with the stress of ‘adulting,’ as well as techniques for managing key aspects of independent living, […]
Eating Disorders Comorbid with ADHD
Virtual Event SD12:00 CT / 11:00 MT Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often go undetected and untreated. An estimated 28 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, but only some of these individuals will receive the care they need. Given the high rate of comorbidity between eating disorders and […]
Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment
Virtual Event SD2:30 CT / 1:30 MT Black children and adults with ADHD are less likely to receive an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment due to structural racism, low socioeconomic status, and stigma, all of which can worsen the symptoms of ADHD. Racial disparities in health care are critical to recognize and address because untreated ADHD can […]
Toxic Relationship Red Flags and Interventions for Teens with ADHD
Virtual Event SD12:00 CT / 11:00 MT Toxic relationships disproportionately impact individuals with ADHD. Adolescents with ADHD are at particularly high risk due to slow executive function development, low self-esteem, increased life stressors, and difficulties sustaining connections with others. This webinar aims to provide valuable insights for parents, educators, and mental health professionals on the following: What […]
Building a College Readiness Timeline for Teens with ADHD Webinar
Virtual Event SDCollege prep looks different for teens with ADHD, who often lag behind their neurotypical peers in building the skills needed to navigate and succeed in life after high school. Learn how to assess your teen’s readiness for this forthcoming “solo expedition,” set realistic goals, and foster new and productive habits to support your teen’s transition from […]
Teen Depression and Anxiety Webinar
Virtual Event SDADHD doesn’t travel alone. Most teens with ADHD also have a co-occurring condition like anxiety or depression. Sometimes the co-existing condition is a result of the ADHD, and other times it operates alongside ADHD. When a patient presents these conditions together, it can create a varied clinical picture because each diagnosis impacts, and is impacted by, the […]
The Social Reboot: Helping Tween and Teen Boys with ADHD Make Friends
Virtual Event SDMany boys with ADHD struggle to cultivate and sustain in-person friendships. What is often referred to as “difficulty reading social cues” is the result of lagging social executive function skills, the set of tools we use when sharing space with others. Many boys feel ashamed of their social struggles and retreat into a virtual world of gaming that often […]
Combination Therapy: Medication Strategies for Hard-to-Treat Complex ADHD
Virtual Event SDDespite highly esteemed and plentiful literature on the use of stimulant and nonstimulant medication to treat ADHD, relatively little information is available on the treatment of complex ADHD — that is, attention deficit disorder plus at least one comorbid condition like anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder. Few studies address the treatment of comorbid conditions, the order of treatment, […]
Clearing the Chaos: ADHD-Informed Strategies for Tackling Clutter and Hoarding
Virtual Event SDIn this webinar, you will learn: - About the ADHD traits and underlying causes that contribute to clutter and hoarding - About signs of clutter and hoarding, and red flags […]
School Avoidance & Refusal: Root Causes and Strategies for Parents and Educators
Virtual Event SDFrom elementary school through high school, absenteeism is growing — and pushing students further and further behind. Underlying anxiety often propels school refusal and avoidance, which can present differently in different students — from stomachaches and headaches to signs of depression. For some students, this anxiety may stem from academic struggles. For others, it may […]