 Adolescence is marked by dramatic changes — physical, emotional, and social. Meg Leahy, MS, NCC, BCC, surveys the unique challenges of ADHD for teens and young adults and shares research-based strategies and resources.

373- ADHD Ages & Stages Part 2: Common Challenges and Practical Strategies for Teens and Young Adults

Leading 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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Learn about new and ongoing research about the safety and efficacy of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, and LSD to treat mood disorders and other conditions from Adrian Jacques H. Ambrose, M.D. Treatment for Mood Disorders: More Resources  Download: Solving the Bipolar and ADHD Puzzle Self-Test: Depression in Adults Read: Mental Health’s Psychedelic Revolution Get: 9 Conditions Often Diagnosed with ADHD  Access the video and slides for podcast episode #502 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/psychedelic-therapy-for-mood-disorders/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

502- Psychedelic Therapy for Mood Disorders: Research & Potential

When you have a big report to write or taxes to file... do you opt to mow the lawn or clean the bathroom instead? As J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., finds, this is a common procrastination pattern for adults with ADHD. Learn how to outwit "procrastivity" and stop keeping yourself busy with tasks that don't move you toward your larger goals or priorities. Procrastivity and ADHD: More Resources  Download: The ADHD Healthy Habits Handbook Replay: How CBT and ADHD Coaching Help Adults Manage Their Symptoms Naturally, with Dr. Russell Ramsay Self-Test: How Seriously Do You Procrastinate? Read: Why the ADHD Brain Chooses the Less Important Task  Access the video and slides for podcast episode #501 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/productive-procrastination-adhd-procrastivity/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

501- ADHD & Procrastivity: How to Outsmart Procrastination and Improve Productivity

Join Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D., to learn about the symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders, how to distinguish them from ADHD and normal child and adolescent development, and how the conditions impact each other when they coexist. Depression, Anxiety, & ADHD in Teens: More Resources  Download: A Parent’s Guide to Depression in Teens Replay: "The ADHD-Depression Connection in Adults," with Dr. Roberto Olivardia Learn: Why Anxiety Disorder Is So Often Misdiagnosed Q&A;: New Approaches to Treating Depression and ADHD  Access the video and slides for podcast episode #500 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/teen-depression-anxiety-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

500- Identifying Depression and Anxiety in Teens with ADHD

David W. Goodman, M.D., discusses the emerging research on ADHD after age 50, including the disorder's possible association with dementia, the diagnostic process, and safe treatment options for older adults. ADHD in Older Adults: More Resources  Download: What Your Doctor Needs to Know About ADHD in Older Adults Read: “I Feared I Had Alzheimer’s. It Turns Out It Was Undiagnosed ADHD.” Read: First-Ever Adult ADHD Guidelines Forthcoming Replay: The Science Behind Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Older Adults, with Dr. David Goodman  Access the video and slides for podcast episode #499 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-in-adults-symptoms-after-50/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

499- ADHD in Older Adults: Clinical Guidance and Implications

College 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 College Kids Stop Taking Their ADHD Medication. Make Sure Your Teen Isn’t One of Them.  Access the video and slides for podcast episode #498 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-prep-teen-readiness-adhd/ This ADHD Experts podcast episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

373- ADHD Ages & Stages Part 2: Common Challenges and Practical Strategies for Teens and Young Adults

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