- MedCircle Original Series
Adult ADHD: Reach the Right Diagnosis & Treatment
Without education or treatment, adult ADHD leads to chronic fatigue, anxiety, & issues at work and at home. Here’s how to identify & manage adult ADHD.
What You'll Learn
- How to recognize the key signs and symptoms of adult ADHD—and how to delineate this disorder from occasional behaviors that may resemble ADHD
- A thorough breakdown of every step of the diagnostic process—and the “red flags” to look out for that the diagnostic process is not being done correctly
- Whether you can develop ADHD as an adult, and the symptoms required in order to diagnose ADHD in adulthood
- The therapies and medications for ADHD that Dr. Judy has seen to be the most effective in treating ADHD symptoms in adulthood
Series Overview
10
min
Adult ADHD vs. Childhood & Teenage ADHD: The Key Differences
Dr. Judy breaks down how ADHD is different in adults versus children and teens. She shares how the condition is different from attention-deficit disorder (ADD) in adulthood. She also sheds light on the most common misconceptions about adult ADHD that you should be aware of—and how to spot the effects of untreated or undiagnosed ADHD on the life of you or your loved one.
8
min
The Causes & Risk Factors of ADHD in Adults
A common question Dr. Judy gets in her practice is whether ADHD can develop in adulthood, or if it simply went undiagnosed in childhood. She answers that question in this session. She also gives a thorough explanation of the genetic factors, environmental impacts, and developmental factors that may play a role in the onset of adult ADHD.
10
min
How to Spot the Symptoms of ADHD in Adults
In this session, Dr. Judy walks through each symptom and behavior of adulthood ADHD that mental health professionals look for when diagnosing ADHD in adults. She also explains the most common work and relationship issues that signal you or your loved one should seek out an ADHD evaluation by a professional.
11
min
What the Diagnostic & Evaluation Process Should Look Like for ADHD
Dr. Judy answers an important question in this session: are online tests for ADHD really accurate? She also walks through who is qualified to diagnose ADHD—and does a deep-dive on each element of the testing process.
12
min
How Effective Treatment for Adult ADHD Should Look
Roughly 20 to 50 percent of patients don’t respond to medications for ADHD, so therapy and other interventions are essential. In our final session, Dr. Judy explains how to find the treatment regimen that is best for you or someone you love. She even shares which treatment methods have been most effective in her own practice.
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About The Series
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood can hold you or someone you love back in all areas of life.
From causing relationship issues to interfering with work productivity, and even to co-occurring with other mental health issues like substance abuse, anxiety, and depression, adult ADHD is pervasive—especially when it goes undiagnosed.
In fact, this developmental condition all-too-often flies under the radar in adolescence.
As a triple-board certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Judy Ho assesses adults for ADHD very often in her private practice. In this eye-opening series, she shares this invaluable insight.
Dr. Judy and MedCircle host Kyle Kittleson shed light on how to improve daily functioning when it comes to organization, attentiveness, time management, and even relationships.
Millions of adults are living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Without education or treatment, ADHD can lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, disorganization, and issues at work and at home. This series provides the education and solutions needed to better manage adult ADHD and ultimately live a more productive, happier life.
Who is this series for?
This series is a must-have for adults diagnosed with ADHD who want to better understand and manage their condition in all aspects of life. This series is also incredibly eye-opening for or those who think they may have undiagnosed ADHD.
Loved ones and those living or working closely with individuals with ADHD will also benefit from this series as they deepen their awareness and understanding of this condition to better support their family member, friend, student, or colleague.
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