Joint polygenic and environmental risks for childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and ADHD symptom dimensions

Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – ‘Two independent data sets were used to examine additive (G + E) and interactive (GxE) effects of selected polygenic risk scores (PRS) and environmental factors in a cross-sectional design.’ Michael A. Mooney, Peter Ryabinin, et al.

16 March 2023

ADHD, Self-Harm, and the Importance of Early Childhood Intervention – In Conversation with Dr. Melissa Mulraney

In this podcast, we talk to Dr. Melissa Mulraney, Senior Lecturer and co-leader of the Child Mental Health Research Centre at the Institute for Social Neuroscience in Melbourne, Australia, Honorary Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Melbourne, and Associate Editor of CAMH.

1 October 2021

Female ADHD and Hormones – The Perfect Storm

Don’t miss the early bird! 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.

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Introductory and Update Session

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LIVE STREAM

Incorporating Motivational Interviewing into Evidence-Based Treatments for ADHD

Don’t miss out on the early bird offer! Ends 30/09/25. 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.

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Workshop

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LIVE STREAM

Supporting Healthy Behaviours in Children with ADHD

Join us for an insightful and practical webinar on empowering children with ADHD to build healthy habits for life!

Event type

Introductory and Update Session

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LIVE STREAM

Advancing ADHD Care: Evidence-Based Approaches in Child and Adolescent Mental Health – 2024 Judy Dunn International Conference

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of ADHD care. Register now to secure your spot in this invaluable professional development experience. 

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Judy Dunn International Conference

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LIVE STREAM

Managing Impulsive and Risky Behaviour – Episode 6 ‘ADHD, A Young Person’s Guide’

(TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this podcast discusses self-harm, substance abuse, sexual consent, and behaviours that can be described as impulsive or risky.)

Hosted by Dr. Blandine French, this podcast series focuses on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and is designed to help young people and their families. This episode focuses on managing impulsive and risky behaviour, and Blandine is joined by Ruth Pearse, from Parenting Special Children. This podcast also features clips from two young adults, Emily and Alex, who share their lived experiences of ADHD, and managing impulsive and risky behaviour.

We are delighted to produce this podcast series in partnership with Clinical Partners, the UK’s largest private mental health partnership.

18 October 2022

Women and ADHD: Diagnosis & Management – Episode 5 ‘ADHD, A Young Person’s Guide’

Hosted by Dr. Blandine French, this podcast series focuses on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and is designed to help young people and their families. This episode is the second of a two-part special on Women and ADHD, and Blandine is joined by Dr. Jo Steer, a clinical psychologist, and Emily, Anita, and Firdawsi – three young women with lived experience of ADHD.

We are delighted to produce this podcast series in partnership with Clinical Partners, the UK’s largest private mental health partnership.

13 October 2022

Women and ADHD – Episode 4 ‘ADHD, A Young Person’s Guide’

Hosted by Dr. Blandine French, this podcast series focuses on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and is designed to help young people and their families. This episode is the first of a two-part special on Women and ADHD, and Blandine is joined by Dr. Jo Steer.

We are delighted to produce this podcast series in partnership with Clinical Partners, the UK’s largest private mental health partnership.

11 October 2022

Annual Research Review: Perspectives on progress in ADHD science – from characterization to cause

Open Access paper from the JCPP – “In this review, we provide a selective and focused survey of the scientific field of ADHD, providing our personal perspectives on what constitutes the scientific consensus, important new leads to be highlighted, and the key outstanding questions to be addressed going forward. We cover two broad domains – clinical characterization and, risk factors, causal processes and neuro-biological pathways”. Edmund J.S. Sonuga-Barke (pic) et al.

11 October 2022