Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adults with ADHD Part 2

ADHD CME

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adults with ADHD – Part 2

Overview

In this continued 50 minute presentation by John Mitchell, PhD, we go through the learning modules (3-8) of a sample Mindfulness program for ADHD, with modules focusing on; breath, body and sound, body sensations, thoughts, judgements, emotions, and interactions with others. (Modules 1-2 are covered in part 1) 

This webcast was recorded live and is being used with the permission of the presenter. 

At the conclusion of this CME activity, you will be able to:

  • Describe the components of an evidence-based Mindfulness program for ADHD patients
  • Discuss Mindfulness with your ADHD patients as an option for care, and refer them to effective programs
  • Choose to begin your own Mindfulness practice from available resources to assist ADHD patients via direct training

Presented by

John Mitchell, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Duke University Medical center
Duke ADHD Program
Durham, North Carolina

Course Runs: Sept 1, 2020 – Sept 1, 2021

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adults with ADHD Part 1

ADHD CME

Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adults with ADHD – Part 1

Overview

In the 65-minute presentation by John Mitchell, Ph.D., you will learn the history of overall Behavior Therapy and the more specific development of Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) for ADHD and other conditions. You will learn the evidence basis for the efficacy of MBT as a legitimate treatment choice in your toolkit for ADHD, derived from previous research. You will be exposed to the overall approach in introducing MBT to your ADHD patients, whether you choose to refer them to third-party programs or begin to deliver all or portions of this program yourself. 

This webcast was recorded live and is being used with the permission of the presenter.

At the conclusion of this CME Activity, primary healthcare professionals will be able to:

  • Describe the evolution of Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) in waves of development in overall Behavior Therapy 
  • Share the evidence-basis and efficacy of MNT with fellow clinicians and patients
  • Describe an MBT program to your ADHD patients, how it can help them, and refer them to outside programs as an adjunct to therapies used in your practice

Presented by

John Mitchell, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Duke University Medical Center
Duke ADHD Program
Durham, North Carolina

Course Runs: Sept 1, 2020 – Sept 1, 2021

Altering the Long-Term Trajectory of ADHD

ADHD CME

Can We Alter Trajectories to Improve Long-Term Outcomes in ADHD?

Overview

In this 51-minute presentation, Jeffrey Halperin, PhD describes the development of ADHD symptoms throughout the lifespan, what we know about the interplay between environment and genetics, and how the environment can be used to alter long-term trajectory of ADHD, evidenced by reduced symptomatology. 

This webcast was recorded live and is being used with the permission of the presenter. 

At the conclusion of this CME Activity, primary healthcare professionals will be able to describe:

  • The best time to detect and treat ADHD
  • The interplay between genetics and the environment in the development of ADHD symptoms
  • Brain development and its relationship to ADHD
  • The role of games and exercises in improving ADHD symptomatology

Presented by

Jeffrey M. Halperin, PhD

Distinguished Professor
Department of Psychology
Queens College, City University of New York

Department of Psychiatry
The Mount Sanai School of Medicine 
Queens, New York

Course Runs: Sept 1, 2020 – Sept 1, 2021

Integrating Pharmacologic and Alternative Treatments for ADHD

ADHD CME

Integrating Pharmacologic and Non-pharmacologic Treatments:
An Evidence-Based Approach

Overview

In this 40 minute presentation, Dr. Stephen Faraone, PhD presents the appropriate use of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments for ADHD individuals. Non-pharmacologic treatments include cognitive training, meditation, diet inclusions and restrictions, and more. Dr. Faraone uses an evidence-based approach which evaluates the quality of evidence and magnitude of treatment effect (effect size) for each therapy. Further, treatments are categorized into broadband (treating many symptoms) vs narrow band (treating specific issues), and presents a helpful algorithm for healthcare providers to follow inn combining broadband/narrow band as well as pharmacologic/non-pharmacologicc therapies based on patients response and folow-up.

This webcast was recorded live and is being used with the permission of the presenter.

At he conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Describe the multiplicity of treatment options of ADHD symptoms and related impairments frequently comorbid with ADHD
  • Choose treatment options based upon their quality of evidence and effect size and the interests of your patient
  • Use an algorithm described in the session to plot a course of treatment for ADHD patients based upon reported and observed symptoms
  • Access further ADHD CME resources on the http://adhdinadults.com website to learn further detail about both medication and non-pharmacologic interventions

Presented by

Stephen V. Faraone PhD

Distinguished Professor
Departments of Psychiatry and
Neuroscience and Physiology
SUNY Upstate Medical University

President, World Federation of ADHD

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Executive Function Deficits in Adults with ADHD

ADHD CME

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of
Executive Function Deficits in Adults with ADHD

Overview

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective non-pharmaceutical program to manage symptoms of ADHD and executive function. Dr. Solanto reviews a program she has run employing CBT with a focus on ADHD symptoms. Going through the program sequence, we see what tools are used and why they are effective.

This webcast was recorded live and is being used with the permission of the presenter. 

Upon completion of this educational activity you will be able to:

  • Discuss the benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with your patients
  • Know how to recommend CBT for your patients, and choose between individual or group options
  • Recognize impairments you are treating in the office as part of a potential ADHD diagnosis
  • Check-in with patients on the benefits they are receiving from CBT and prescribed ADHD medication as part of a regular checkup

Presented by

Mary V. Solanto, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Associate Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
NYU School of Medicine
New York, New York

Course Runs: Sept 1, 2020 – Sept 1, 2021