Black History Month Playlist: ADHD and Black Culture

Black History Month Podcast Playlist CHADD’s ADHD and Black Culture podcast playlist focuses on raising awareness among African Americans about ADHD and related health challenges. Podcasts selected provide information to educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals about the challenges and concerns Black Americans who have ADHD contend with on a regular basis. CHADD’s National Resource…

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Webinars: Building Healthy Relationships & Motivating Teens with ADHD

CHADD Webinar: 5 Essential Ways to Have a Balanced and Healthy Relationship with Your Partner Thriving with Adult ADHD Tuesday, Feb. 8 | 12 PM, ET | Ari Tuckman PsyD, MBA Sharing a relationship with a partner who has ADHD can be very fun and exciting—especially in the beginning. As time moves on and the…

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Plan Ahead to Avoid Prescription Challenges

If you dread hearing the words “we can’t fill your child’s prescription” at your local pharmacy, don’t panic. With planning and good communication with your child’s prescriber, you can make sure things run a little more smoothly when you head out to the pharmacy. Medication shortages, staffing issues, insurance prior authorizations, and regulations surrounding stimulant…

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Improving the Health and Wellness of Black Americans with ADHD

ADHD affects the health and well-being of Black Americans. Stigmas related to diagnosis and treatment for ADHD and other mental health conditions prevent many people from receiving proper care for the disorder, impeding them both in their educations and in their careers. Untreated or poorly treated ADHD compounds the health outcomes of many chronic conditions,…

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Podcast Highlight: ADHD and Working from Home

All Things ADHD Podcast

ADHD and Working from Home During the past two years, many people have found themselves working from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Just like you, many people have been trying to adjust to this different way of working, either for the first time ever or for a long period of time. Working adults who…

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ADHD Benefits in the Workplace

You’ve probably already identified how your ADHD symptoms can affect your work, whether you are new to the workforce or a seasoned employee. What you might not realize is how they can be an asset in the workplace. Research shows employees with ADHD can be more curious, creative, imaginative, innovative, and inventive. They tend to…

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Pursuing Your Passion or Purpose When You Have ADHD

One common experience at the beginning of a new year is to evaluate what we are doing, where we are now, and where we hope someday to be in our lives. Some people advocate that you “find your passion,” and other voices say “develop your purpose.” ADHD symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and the need to…

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Latino Culture and ADHD Treatment

Cultural norms and barriers to healthcare in Latino communities can affect the perception of ADHD symptoms in children.Dr. Lauren Haack discusses common symptoms and insight important cultural considerations professionals need to be aware of when treating Latinos who have ADHD.

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Upcoming Webinars for Adults: Live in the Present | Live in Harmony

Live in the Present, Don’t Dwell on Your Past Mistakes Jan. 12 | 10 AM ET | Arthur L. Robin, PhD     Dr. Arthur Robin will outline the major domains of daily life, including relationships and families, work and careers, health, fun and relaxation, spirituality, and managing personal affairs. He will then give examples…

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Prioritize Your Sleep for Good Health

One in three adults are not getting enough sleep. Among adults who have ADHD, that number jumps to two in three adults—about 67 percent—struggling to sleep. “ADHD adults are chronically sleep-deprived,” says William Dodson, MD, an author and adult ADHD specialist. “The typical person will be wide awake at 3 or 4 AM and has…

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Find Your Theme or Dream for the Year

Melissa Brode, a yoga teacher in the Midwest, is not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. She often sees people making resolutions about changing behaviors or their exterior selves, rather than building toward the things that can increase their happiness. “It has always been interesting to me how people vow to completely change their behaviors…

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