Dr. Raman Baweja Discusses ADHD & Addiction Treatment Gaps
New data challenges clinical hesitation: Treating ADHD, even in patients with substance use disorder, may significantly reduce overdose, suicide risk, and death.
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APSARD Members Featured in Global ADHD Discussion
APSARD members are contributing to global discussions on adult ADHD in the latest issue of World Psychiatry. The articles highlight growing recognition of ADHD in adulthood, its frequent underdiagnosis, and the need for improved awareness, training, and treatment access.
Read more: https://www.wpanet.org/world-psychiatry-volumes/?language=english
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How ADHD Affects Adults
While ADHD is often associated with childhood, it frequently persists into adulthood, remaining one of the most prevalent psychiatric disorders among adults. In a recent episode of The Ongoing Transformation podcast by Issues in Science and Technology, Dr. David Goodman, assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland, delves into the complexities of diagnosing and treating adult ADHD.
Dr. Goodman emphasizes that adult ADHD is often underdiagnosed, partly due to lingering misconceptions that it is solely a childhood condition. He discusses the challenges adults face in seeking diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the need for increased awareness and understanding among healthcare professionals.
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Her Children’s ADHD Diagnosis Became the Catalyst for a Mother to Search for Her Own
With growing awareness around how ADHD presents in adults—particularly women—a new CBS News article highlights the story of Denise Moss, a mother whose sons’ diagnoses led her to recognize her own symptoms and ultimately receive an ADHD diagnosis at age 54.
The article underscores the genetic component of ADHD and how a child’s diagnosis can often prompt parents to reflect on similar lifelong challenges. Experts note that ADHD is highly heritable, with research showing that approximately 74% of cases have a genetic link.
Read article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/adult-adhd-diagnosis-children-genetics/
Inside ADHD: The Struggle to Find Care
Former APSARD President/Guidelines Steering Committee Member and NYU Langone Health’s Dr. Lenard Adler spoke with ABC News about how people with ADHD are having trouble finding care, including booking doctor’s appointments, getting a diagnosis and finding medication in short supply.
Watch video: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/inside-adhd-struggle-find-care-114877702
Why Is It Still So Hard To Diagnose Adult ADHD?
NYU Langone Health’s & Former APSARD President/Current Guidelines Steering Committee Member Dr. Lenard Adler spoke with Verywell Health about the upcoming set of national clinical guidelines that will help clinicians better evaluate adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
Read more: https://www.verywellhealth.com/diagnosing-adult-adhd-challenges-8726866