Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD)

  • Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez

    Mastering meltdowns and big feelings with Associate Professor Erin Gonzalez

    We caught up with the presenter – Associate Professor Dr. Erin Gonzalez, a clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.

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  • Beyond ACEs: When Trauma-Informed Care Misses Neurodivergent Children

    Trauma-informed care often overlooks neurodivergence, leading to missed diagnoses and support, as in James’ story. Research shows trauma, neurodevelopmental conditions and adversity frequently co-occur, with “double jeopardy” when both are present. Services must move beyond silos to holistic, person-centred assessment that recognises each child’s unique “make and model.”. Blog by Professor Helen Minnis (pic) and Dr. Ruchika Gajwani.

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  • Understanding mental health challenges in autism and ADHD: A focus on schools as a source of emotional burden

    The aim of this FREE event is to share insights and outputs from Regulating Emotions – Strengthening Adolescent Resilience (RE-STAR), a UKRI-funded research programme which is trying understand why young neurodivergent people are at elevated risk for mental health problems.

    Event type
    FREE live stream
    Location
    FREE live stream
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  • Professor Samuele Cortese

    Practical Updates in ADHD Diagnosis and Management with Professor Samuele Cortese

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

    Event type
    Clinical Expert Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Physical health of children and young people with learning disabilities – Joint CAIDPN/BACD Conference

    Join us for this one day online conference jointly organised by the Child & Adolescent Intellectual Disability Psychiatry Network (CAIDPN) and British Academy of Childhood Disability (BACD).  The conference focuses on the physical health of children and young people with learning disabilities.

    Event type
    Conference
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Teenage girl in difficult mood with angry mom.

    Enhancing Motivation in Adolescents With ADHD: Long-Term Insights From the STAND Trial

    ADHD is a long-term condition that often continues into adulthood, bringing academic, social, and health challenges. A new community trial tested Supporting Teens’ Autonomy Daily (STAND), a programme that combines motivational interviewing with parent–teen collaboration and training in organisation, time management, and planning skills. The study found that STAND improved outcomes when delivered by licensed therapists, highlighting both promise and implementation challenges.

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  • Operationalizing the ICF Core Sets for Autism and ADHD: From Framework to Feasible Tool

    Alehagen, Bölte, and colleagues conducted a feasibility study to develop and user-test an online platform for the ICF Core Sets for autism and ADHD. The study found that the platform was easy to use, acceptable to participants, and capable of capturing the diversity of functioning profiles, with iterative revisions addressing user feedback. The tool is now ready for psychometric validation.

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  • Lotta Borg Skoglund

    Female ADHD and Hormones – The Perfect Storm

    Dr Lotta Borg Skoglund, leads a session that explores the underrepresented biological differences between sexes in ADHD research and clinical practice, despite a growing awareness of ADHD in girls and women. The session highlights how the historical male-centric lens on ADHD has led to delayed diagnosis and mismanagement in females, particularly during hormonally sensitive life phases.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Margaret Sibley

    Incorporating Motivational Interviewing into Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD

    This presentation provides specialized training in Motivational Interviewing (MI) for professionals working with individuals with ADHD and their families. MI is an evidence-based approach that enhances treatment engagement by fostering autonomy, self-efficacy, and strong provider-patient alliances. The training includes lectures, discussions, activities, videos, and role-plays.

    Event type
    Workshop
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • Stephen Scott

    Treatment of Conduct Disorders: Tailoring Approaches to Different Subtypes and Clinical Presentations

    Join Professor Stephen Scott (ACAMH President) for a practical and insightful webinar on the treatment of conduct disorders in children and adolescents. This session will explore how to tailor interventions to different subtypes and clinical presentations, including comorbid ADHD, callous-unemotional traits, irritability, and treatment resistance.

    Event type
    Introductory and Update Session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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