Practical Updates in ADHD Diagnosis and Management with Professor Samuele Cortese

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Event type Clinical Expert Session

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Professor Samuele Cortese, one of the world’s most influential researchers of the past decade, provided a comprehensive 4-hour clinical expert session on ADHD, designed specifically for mental health professionals working with children, adolescents, and families.

This practical webinar delivered the latest evidence-based updates on ADHD diagnosis and management, covering essential clinical tools, medication approaches, and side effect considerations. Through case examples, interactive polls, and dedicated Q&A time, clinicians will gain confidence and practical skills to enhance assessment and treatment in their daily practice. Ideal for psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and allied professionals, this session offers valuable insights to support improved outcomes for young patients with ADHD.

Professor Cortese was included in the list of the world’s most influential researchers of the past decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations in the field of psychiatry/psychology in Web of Science.

About the session

A 4-hour session led by Professor Samuele Cortese, focused on providing practical updates on ADHD assessment and management. The session will provide a practical, evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of ADHD. Topics will cover: definition, ADHD vs the concept of ‘neurodiversity’, epidemiology, pathophysiology, neuropsychological correlates, aetiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, and service organisation.

The masterclass will provide a practical, evidence-based update on the diagnosis and management of ADHD. Topics will cover: definition, ADHD vs the concept of ‘neurodiversity’, epidemiology, pathophysiology, neuropsychological correlates, aetiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, and service organisation

Learning outcomes

  • To understand how evidence can inform clinical practice with children and young people with ADHD
  • To acquire the latest updates in the field
  • To learn how to use a platform for shared decision-making

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About the speaker

Professor Samuele Cortese, MD, PhD is currently a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Professor; Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Southampton; and Honorary Consultant for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust, United Kingdom. Prof. Cortese’s main research interests focus on neurodevelopmental disorders. He has published more than 450 peer-reviewed papers and has secured more than £23 million in funding as a principal or co-applicant.

Since 2022, he has been included in the top 1% of scientists in the field of psychiatry and psychology (Clarivate- Web of Science) and has been ranked #1 worldwide for expertise in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopmental disorders (Expertscape).  Prof. Cortese sat on the Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder NHS Taskforce and has been a member of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) committee on Digital Technologies for Assessing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.