ADHD Experts Podcast

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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When older adults report memory lapses and other cognitive difficulties to their doctors, what could be going on? David W. Goodman, M.D., explains what differentiates dementia from ADHD in older adults and discusses safe treatment options for ADHD in older populations.

Resources: ADHD and Dementia

• Free Download: Free Guide to ADHD in Older Adults
• Read: Inside the Aging ADHD Brain
• Read: A Critical Need Ignored: Inadequate Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD After Age 60
• Read: Adults with ADD: Is Dementia in Your Future?

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #612 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-dementia/

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RSD is an intense emotional reaction to any perceived rejection or criticism. James Kustow, BMedSci, BMBS, MRCPsych, discusses why RSD remains under-recognized in research, and what can help in the moment when RSD shows up.

Resources: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

• Free Download: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
• Read: Shame: The Devil on My Shoulder
• Read: How Does RSD Really, Actually Feel?
• Read: 7 Surprising Signs of RSD

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #611 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/rsd-adhd-brain-science/

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Melisa Moore, Ph.D., explains why sleep is so difficult for many children with ADHD; explores the impact of poor sleep on attention, emotional regulation, school performance, and more; and shares strategies that can make a meaningful difference.

Resources: ADHD Sleep Problems in Children

• Free Download: Sleep Disorders Linked to ADHD
• Read: Sleep, Interrupted: The ADHD-Insomnia Link in Children
• Read: Why Children with ADHD Hate Bedtime: Solutions to ADHD Sleep Problems
• Read: Sleep Problems in Teens with ADHD: Causes and Solutions

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #610 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-sleep-problems-children-teens/

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Gaslighting at work can make neurodivergent workers feel responsible for the wrongs being done to them by toxic managers and colleagues. Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains how gaslighting functions, shares case studies, and offers ways to protect against it.

Resources: Workplace Bullying

• Free Download: How to Manage Your Time at Work
• Read: How Bullying Casts a Lifelong Shadow
• Read: An ADHD Cheat Sheet for Effective Workplace Communication
• Read: How to Help Your Boss Help You
• Read: Is ADHD a Disability? Your Legal Rights at Work

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #609 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/gaslighting-workplace-bullying/

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Renee Minnich explains how to help your teen with ADHD find the right path after high school. Learn what colleges actually care about today, including why grades and test scores are only part of the story, and how to approach the application process.

Resources: College Application Help

• Free Download: Free Guide to Securing ADHD Accommodations in College
• Read: College Application Guide for Neurodivergent Students
• Read: How Do I Measure College Readiness for My Teen with ADHD?
• Read: Know Your Strong Suits: How to Apply to Colleges

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #608 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/college-application-help/

This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts.

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Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., discusses the hormonal shifts that take place before and during this stage, how perimenopause specifically affects women with ADHD, and what you can do to ease perimenopause symptoms.

Resources: Perimenopause and ADHD

• Free Download: Free Guide to Hormones & ADHD in Women
• Read: Let's Talk About Perimenopause and ADHD
• Read: The Menstrual Cycle Impacts ADHD Symptoms in Disparate Ways
• Read: Perimenopause Problems: How Changing Hormones Exacerbate ADHD Symptoms

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #607 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-and-perimenopause/

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