ADHD Experts Podcast

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly comorbid with ADHD. Learn about symptoms of mood disorders, how they co-exist with ADHD, and about new and alternative treatments for depression from Nelson M. Handal, M.D., DFAPA.

Free Resources on Comorbid Depression and ADHD:

• Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression
• Read: 6 Unexpected & Misunderstood Signs of Depression
• Read: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely

Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/comorbid-depression-adhd-signs-symptoms-treatment/

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Teen drivers with ADHD face an outsized risk for motor vehicle accidents. Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses factors that contribute to this risk, and factors that lessen it — as well as practical tips for navigating this developmental milestone.

Pregnancy is exciting, but can also be especially overwhelming for those with ADHD. Allison Baker, M.D., shares what we know about the benefits and risks of stimulant use while pregnant and nursing, and how to manage the demands of early motherhood.

Though BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current best practice treatment approaches, and how caregivers can lovingly support a child with a BFRB.

If you are raising a grandchild with ADHD, you are not alone in your joys — or struggles. Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares evidence-based strategies for managing routines, behavior, screen time, and more.

Video games, social media, and technology in general are designed to be addictive. Jeremy Edge, LPC, explains why this can be particularly problematic for adolescents with ADHD, and how to instill healthy screen habits in your teen.

Coaching experts Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster share the five most important independent living skills every teen or young adult with ADHD needs before they venture out to try "adulting" on their own.

Dawn Brown, M.D., teaches adults with ADHD how they can use sports psychology techniques to maintain focus, prioritize winning, and overcome the daily challenges associated with the condition.

Howard Glasser developed the Nurtured Heart Approach for intense, challenging children who don't respond to conventional parenting methods. Learn more about this parent behavior training program that has been said to transform "difficult" behavior.

As ADDitude celebrates 25 years, David Anderson, Ph.D., discusses advances in the diagnosis & treatment of ADHD over the past decades, our understanding of the science of ADHD — and how this has been helped and hindered by media and societal narratives.