YouTube16 Nov 2022
1h 14m

It’s never too late to diagnose ADHD

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Mental Health Professionals' Network

This MHPN webinar features a panel of experts—a General Practitioner, a Clinical Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist—discussing the diagnosis and management of ADHD in adults, particularly focusing on those diagnosed later in life. The discussion covers the symptoms, benefits of diagnosis, multidisciplinary approaches to treatment, and common co-occurring conditions. The panelists share personal and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of appropriate language, addressing stigma, and understanding the interplay between ADHD and conditions like trauma, anxiety, and autism. They also delve into medication options, alternative therapies, and the need for increased access to public sector mental health services for adults with ADHD, highlighting the rewarding nature of working with this population and encouraging practitioners to get involved.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Initial Response

Part 2: Perspectives on ADHD

Part 3: Q&A and Comorbidities

Part 4: Reflections and Conclusion

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