Quality ADHD Articles, Slides and Podcasts

It is amazing how many online articles, slide shows and podcasts there are for educating physicians about ADHD and offering education credits (CMEs). But, —even more amazing—the ones listed below are also available to lay people—for free. We want people to get educated from creditable sources. Here are the sources where your doctors get educated. If they aren't, you will be doing them a service by letting them know about this listing which will continue to be updated.

Diagnosis

CME/CE Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults (article)

Are DSM-IV criteria for ADHD valid when applied to adults? Which treatment formulations provide the most benefit in this population? Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2007

CME Spanning the Spectrum from Adolescence to Adulthood (Slides/Audio)

Explore the current research and therapeutic approaches for treating ADHD from adolescence to adulthood in a case study perspective. June 2007

CME Adolescence and Beyond: A Case-Based Approach to ADHD (article)

August 2007

CME/CE Diagnosis and Management of ADHD From Adolescence Through Adulthood (podcast with slides)

Symptoms of ADHD evolve during adolescence and into adulthood. What symptoms distinguish ADHD from adolescent rebellion and adult laziness? Clinical Case, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2006

CME Adult ADHD—Understanding the Signs and Treating the Symptoms (article)

This interactive case explores attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the adult population. Clinical Case, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME Spanning the Spectrum from Adolescence to Adulthood (podcast with slides)

Explore the current research and therapeutic approaches for treating ADHD from adolescence to adulthood in a case study perspective. June 2007

CME Adult ADHD (podcast with slides and references)

Drs Surman and Weisler talk with Dr Findling about the challenges of recognizing and treating ADHD in adults.

ADHD Treatment for Adults

The Evolving Face of ADHD: From Adolescence to Adulthood—Clinical Implications (podcast with slides)

Promoting therapeutic compliance in patient's with ADHD (article)

CME/CE Emerging Therapies for ADHD (article)

In the pipeline: an amphetamine prodrug with low abuse potential; a super long-acting stimulant; 2 new nonstimulants for ADHD; and more. Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2007

CME/CE A Case-Based Approach to Managing Adults With ADHD (article)

What unique factors do you need to consider when diagnosing and treating adults with ADHD? ... to Managing Adults With ADHD with Craig B.H. Surman, ... Clinical Brief, November 2006

CME/CE Piecing Together the ADHD Puzzle: Treatment Strategies for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): From Childhood to Adolescence and Through the Transition Years (podcast or transcript with slides)

Review the various diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for ADHD in children and adolescents, October 2006

CME Management of Adult ADHD (article)

The complexities of an adultÂ?s workplace and homelife require complex ADHD management strategies. What are the newest, most effective approaches Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME Long-term Treatment Issues in ADHD (podcast with slides and references)

Drs Culpepper and Silva discuss with Dr Findling the issues surrounding long-term pharmacological treatment of ADHD, including both the benefits and associated adverse effects.

Cognitive-behavioral approaches to ADHD treatment in adulthood (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Steven Safren of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital tells us about his program of cognitive-behavioral approaches to the treatment of ADHD in adults.

CME/CE Lifestyle and Complementary Therapies for ADHD: How Health Professionals Can Approach Patients (article)

Clinical Review, Medscape Pediatrics, April 2007

ADHD Treatment for Children

ADHD: Part I The Screening and Diagnosis of ADHD in Children and Young Adults by Thomas Gallagher, MD and Understanding Children's Behavior: Nonpharmacologic Management of Challenging ADHD Symptoms at Home and in the Classroom by Pasquale Accardo MD 2.5 hr webcast

CME/CE Pediatric ADHD: Guidelines for Initiating and Monitoring Treatment (article)

What titration schedule should be used for each medication class? Allan Chrisman, MD, guides us through the recent AACAP recommendations for treating ADHD. ... Clinical Review, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2007

CME Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (podcast with slides and references)

Drs Ghuman and Kollins discuss the methodology, findings, and implications of the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study with Dr Findling.

Medicines

Psychopharmacology of ADHD (podcast with slides)

Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Prince

CME Efficacy and Tolerability of New and Emerging Agents for Treating ADHD (article)

How can you improve adherence to ADHD treatments? Personalize them. Three new stimulants and 2 nonstimulants take us a step closer to that ideal. Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME Correct Stimulant Dose for Adults; Interactions Between SSRIs and Stimulants? (article)

Are higher doses of stimulants really more effective for adults with ADHD? Are they safe? Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME/CE Improving Adherence in Childhood and Adolescent ADHD (podcast with slides)

Find out what 3 of the top experts in ADHD recommend to improve treatment outcomes for kids with ADHD, and why it's important. Commentary, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME New Research on Long-acting Psychostimulants in the Treatment of ADHD (article)

New Research on Long-acting Psychostimulants Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME Prescribing an Afternoon 'Booster; Patient Variations in Duration of Effect (article)

When are short-acting, afternoon doses of stimulant contraindicated in adults with ADHD? Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME/CE Pharmacotherapy of Adult ADHD (article)

Read about the newest agent in development for adult ADHD, and the latest research on safe and effective stimulant dosing in adults. Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME/CE Medication Errors and Patient Safety in Mental Health (article)

Programs to increase PCPs' recognition of disorders have not shown improved treatment outcomes. What has? ... Clinical Review, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2007

CME Safety and Efficacy of New Agents and Formulations. (article)

Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

Risk-Benefit Considerations in ADHD Pharmacotherapy (article)

Efficacy and Safety Considerations with Traditional and New ADHD Treatments (article)

Dose Response to ADHD Therapy and its Relationship to Symptom Severity (article)

ADHD stimulants and growth suppression (20 min. podcast)

Dr Alice Charach from the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto, Canada, talks about her research on stimulants and growth suppression.

CME A Transdermal Methylphenidate Delivery System (podcast with slides and references)

Drs Frank Lopez and Sharon Wigal join Dr Findling to discuss the newly-launched methylphenidate transdermal delivery system, including its pros and cons, patient selection, safety issues, and much more.

Psychotropic drug use in children: an APA report (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Ronald Brown of the College of Health Professions, Temple University, PA, USA, and chair of the American Psychological Association (APA) Working Group on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents tells us about the group's recent report examining various drug treatments in children.

Stimulants and tics (20 min. podcast)

Dr Findling talks to Dr Gerald Erenberg of The Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, about his research on first-onset tics in children taking stimulants for ADHD.

Depression and Comorbid ADHD

CME Depression and Comorbid ADHD(podcast or transcript and slides)

Review the differences and similarities between MDD and ADHD and strategies for diagnosing and treating them as comorbid conditions. January 2007

CME Depression and Comorbid ADHD: Screening, Diagnosis, and Improved Treatment Outcomes (podcast or transcript with slides)

Review the differences and similarities between MDD and ADHD and strategies for diagnosing and treating them as comorbid conditions. January 2007

CME Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder in Adults: Comorbidity of Overlapping Disorders (slides) Learn how to identify symptoms of MDD in patients with ADHD, and best management practices when treating both concurrently. , Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME Evaluating Treatment Options for an Adult With ADHD and Comorbid Depression (article)

Managing treatment of adults with ADHD and comorbid depression is explored in this case. Nonpharmacologic interventions, stimulant and nonstimulant ... Clinical Case, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, August 2007

Depression and Comorbid ADHD: Screening, Diagnosis, and Improved Treatment Outcomes (transcript with slides)

Improved Outcomes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression with Comorbid ADHD (article)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult ADHD in the Prescence of Comorbid Depression (article)

Suicidal thinking and ADHD medication (20 min. podcast)

Dr Russell Barkley of SUNY Upstate Medical University will be talking about the recent Public Health Advisory issued by the FDA following reports of suicidal thinking in children and adolescents taking medication for ADHD.

ADHD and Other Comorbidities in Adults

CME/CE Managing ADHD and Comorbidity (article)

Recent studies find psychiatric comorbidity rates exceeding 30% in some ADHD patients, complicating the management of both disorders. New agents for ADHD ... Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2007

CME/CE ADHD and Comorbid Conditions (article)

What are the odds that an adult with ADHD will have a psychiatric comorbidity? Can neurobiology explain the high rate of smoking in adults with ADHD? ... Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME Sleep and Sleep Disorders (article)

The relationship with pregnancy, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and cardiovascular disease. Sleep Apnea and Immune Response ... Conference Coverage, Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery, August 2007

CME Comorbid Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Bipolar Disorder in Adults (slides)

Learn how to identify typical symptoms of bipolar disorder and those of ADHD, how to distinguish each from the other, and best management practices ... Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

ADHD and comorbid anxiety (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Anthony Rostain of the University of Pennsylvania discusses the etiology and effects of ADHD with comorbid anxiety.

ADHD drugs and cardiovascular risk (20 min. podcast)

Dr Steven Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, shares his findings concerning the cardiovascular risk associated with ADHD stimulants.

Cognitive effects of comorbidities (20 min. podcast)

Susan Crawford of the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Institute of Maternal and Child Health at the University of Calgary talks about the increased impairment in functioning that is seen in children with ADHD and comorbid disorders.

Diagnosis: ADHD or a sleep disorder? (20 min. podcast)

Dr J.J. Sandra Kooij of the Parnassia psycho-medical center in the Netherlands discusses the shared symptomatology and possibility of confusion between the diagnoses of hypersomnia and adult ADHD.

ADHD and Comorbidity in Children

CME A Young Woman With ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and a Heart Murmur (article)

Psychiatric and medical comorbidities often complicate diagnosis and management of adult ADHD. What management approach is both safe and effective? Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME/CE Pediatric ADHD Comorbidity and Management (article)

Which single factor puts kids most at risk for ADHD? What can neuroimaging tell us about ADHD and bipolar disorder? New research from APA2007. Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME/CE The Challenge of Changing Stereotyped Behavior in Autism (article)

Are repetitive stereotyped behaviors the stepchildren of autism treatment? Learn about the manifestations, neurobiology, and management of these troubling ... Clinical Review, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME/CE Helping the Hyperactive Child: When Autism Looks Like ADHD (article)

Many children with autism-spectrum disorders also have hyperactivity and inattention. Learn about the concurrent diagnosis of these syndromes ... Clinical Review, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, May 2007

ADHD and Substance Abuse

CME Managing ADHD in a Patient With Substance Use Disorder (article)

At least one third of adolescents and adults with ADHD also have some sort of substance use disorder. Which treatment approaches and medications are most effective... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2006

CME Treatment of Cocaine Dependent Treatment Seekers With Adult ADHD: Double Blind Comparison of Methylphenidate and Placebo (article)

Recent research on treatment, risk factors, and genetics of ADHD and substance use disorders. ... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2006

CME ADHD and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) (article)

More than one third of adults and adolescents with ADHD have co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD). This Special Report covers the state of the art of treating... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2006

CME ADHD and Substance Abuse: A Frequent—and Risky—Combination (slides with transcript)

Review the risk factors for SUD in teens with ADHD, as well as practical guidelines for its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Clinical Review, January 2007

CME Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorder: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts (slides)

Patients with substance abusese disorder are more likely to receive a diagnosis than those with ADHD, even though the 2 disorders are often linked. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, March 2007

CME A New Look at the Relationship and Management of ADHD and Comorbid Substance Use Disorder (article)

What diagnostic and treatment challenges do clinicians face when assessing patients with ADHD in the presence of comorbid conditions? Clinical Review, April 2007

Substance use and ADHD(20 min. podcast)

Dr. Gerald August, from the University of Minnesota Medical School, USA, discusses his research findings about late adolescent drug use in a large community sample of patients with ADHD.

Quality of Life Issues in Adults with ADHD

CME The Impact of Undiagnosed ADHD in Adults (article)

This interactive case examines the impact of undiagnosed ADHD in the adult population, ... Clinical Case, Medscape Family Medicine, June 2007

CME/CE New Findings Expand Understanding of Adult ADHD (article)

What factors contribute to low rates of diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults? How do long-acting and short-acting stimulant formulations compare? .. Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2006

CME/CE Getting It Right With the Adult ADHD Patient: An Expert Interview With Kenneth Steinhoff, MD (article)

Adults with ADHD experience unique and often puzzling symptoms. What are the sequelae of undiagnosed ADHD in adults? ... Article, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, October 2006

CME Super Mario and the Job Promotion (article)

by Joel L. Young, ... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

CME The Evolving Face of ADHD: From Adolescence to Adulthood (video webcast)

Discuss the social and economic burden of adolescent into adulthood ADHD and identify the associated risks and benefits of treatment. October 2006

Quality of Life Issues in Children with ADHD

ADHD Part II: Psychosocial Issues which impact on the Overall Management of ADHD in Children and Adolescents (2.5 hour video webcast)

The Pharmacological Management of ADHD by Bhushan Gupta MD and Community Supports and Resources that May be Helpful in the Overall Management of ADHD. ADHD in the Military: Internet Possibilities in Evaluation; What a Diagnosis Means to Individuals in the Military by Thomas Gallagher MD 2.5 hour webcast

CME A 7-Year Old Boy with Disruptive Behavior and Difficulty Participating in Group Activities (article)

Stay out of trouble at school or at church, and his family is at their wits' end. What's the answer for this complicated but not so unusual ADHD scenario? ... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2007

CME Measuring Quality of Life in Children with ADHD (article)

Improvements in ADHD symptoms don't always reflect a better quality of life for the child. Find out why. .. Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2007

CME Societal Costs and Quality of Life of Children Suffering From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (article)

Economic impact and societal burden of ADHD; accommodations for medical residents with ADHD; influence on educational outcomes; parental depression, ... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2007

CME Improving Quality of Life in Children With ADHD (article)

ADHD affects nearly all aspects of a child's and family's lives. What treatments improve quality of life most effectively? Which tool best tracks improvements? Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, September 2007

Health problems and quality of life in children with ADHD (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Anne Riley of the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health discusses how ADHD can affect children's quality of life and how it compares to other chronic pediatric diseases.

The malignant effects of ADHD during childhood (20 min. podcast)

Professor Janet Currie of Columbia University, NY, USA, discusses her research on the effects of ADHD on childhood outcomes.

CME Case: A 15-Year Old Boy With Failing Grades and "Sneaky" Behavior (article)

How can you distinguish among possible causes? What treatments are safe and effective when the comorbidity is ADHD, substance abuse, and depression? ... Collection, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2006

General Information

AD/HD: A Longitudinal Perspective (article)

Exploring New Therapies for Children and Adults with ADHD (article)

ADHD and achievement (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Thomas Frazier of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation discusses how ADHD can impact on achievement in children, adolescents and adults, and looks at how long the effects can last.

ADHD in primary care (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Alison Schonwald, Medical Director of Developmental Outreach of the Developmental Medicine Center at Children's Hospital, Boston, USA, reviews how ADHD is recognized and treated in the primary care office, and what help is available for primary care physicians.

Diversion of ADHD medication (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Christian Teter of Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Boston, USA, discusses the prevalence and factors associated with the illicit use of prescription stimulants among undergraduate college students, and his studies assessing the relationship between medical and illicit use of these drugs.

Parent vs teacher reports of ADHD (20 min. podcast)

Dr Gregory Fabiano from the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education, NY, USA, discusses with Dr Findling how reports of ADHD symptoms differ between parents and teachers.

Research

Neuroanatomical Basis of Behavior: Patients with ADHD (podcast with slides)

Presented by Dr. Timothy Wilens

CME/CE New Research on Adult and Pediatric ADHD (article)

New treatments for both adult and childhood ADHD; new studies of older treatments; clues to ADHD comorbidities. Conference Coverage, Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health, June 2007

An Evidence-Based Update for Managed Care (podcast with slides)

ADHD service use patterns in youth (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Mark Wolraich, of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, reviews the treatment of ADHD, discussing who children visit for healthcare and what treatment they receive.

Brain morphology and ADHD (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Steven Pliszka of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, USA, tells us about his brain imaging studies which have looked at brain structure volumes in children with ADHD versus those without ADHD.

Genetics of ADHD (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Philip Asherson of King's College, London, UK, talks about the genetic associations with ADHD and his research to identify novel genes.

Neuroimaging and ADHD (20 min. podcast)

Dr Eve Valera of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA, tells us about her work on brain imaging in ADHD.

Prevalence of ADHD worldwide (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Stephen Faraone from SUNY Upstate Medical University, NY, USA, refutes the idea that ADHD is solely an American disorder by examining its international prevalence.

The MTA Study (20 min. podcast)

Dr. Eugene Arnold, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Ohio State University, reviews the design and results of the ongoing Multimodal Treatment of Children with ADHD (MTA) study, discussing the updated findings soon to be published.

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