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Digital Seminar

The Costs of Undertreated ADHD: Health Outcomes and Implications for Life Expectancy


Faculty:
Russell Barkley, PhD
Duration:
1 Hour 50 Minutes
Copyright:
Feb 21, 2020
Product Code:
POS055990
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Access:
Never expires.


Description

Join world-renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley for this recording highlighting new insights in the treatment and management of ADHD. Packed with recent research and practical application, this program is a must-see for anyone who works with kids and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.

Follow along with Dr. Barkley as he walks you through:

  • Why an ADHD diagnosis lends itself to significant health problems and shorter life expectancy
  • The evolution of ADHD as more than just an educational or mental health problem

What’s more, the content provided in this recording qualifies as education hours toward becoming certified for ADHD-CCSP through The Institute of ADHD Professionals, endorsed by CHADD. Visit adhdcert.com.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a legend in the mental health field!

CPD


CPD
- PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This online program is worth 1.75 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.

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Russell A. Barkley, PhD, recently retired (January 1, 2022) from his position as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2016-present). He is also a retired Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1985-2002) and subsequently worked as a Professor of Psychiatry and Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (2003-2016). Dr. Barkley is the founder and Editor of the clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, which he continues to edit in this 30th and final year of publication (2022). He is board certified in Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP).

Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator and practitioner who has published 27 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering more than 43 editions, and creator of 7 award winning professional videos. He has published more than 300 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders and is the author of the book Managing ADHD in School (PESI, 2016).

Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited lectures in more than 30 countries and appeared on nationally televised shows such as 60 Minutes, the Today show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many others. He has received numerous awards from professional societies and ADHD organizations for his lifetime achievements, contributions to research and clinical practice, and the dissemination of science.

Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Dr. Russell Barkley receives royalties as a published author. He previously received a speaking honorarium from Astra Zeneca and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. Dr. Barkley receives royalties from ContinuingEdCourses.net and a speaking honorarium from Ochsner Medical Center and Medical College of Wisconsin. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Russell Barkley is a member of the American Psychological Association, the South Carolina Psychological Association, and the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders.


Objectives

  1. Determine the health problems that are negatively affected by ADHD and how to use this knowledge to appropriately revise intervention approaches.
  2. Assess the role of the clinician in ADHD health management for improved outcomes.

Outline

HEALTH OUTCOMES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE EXPECTANCY
  • Why ADHD may be the disorder “behind the curtain” of significant health problems
  • Risk factors: suicide, self-injury, obesity, substance abuse, diabetes and shorter life expectancy
  • Your role in educating kids, caregivers and medical professionals on the health risks of ADHD
  • How to broaden your assessment beyond the DSM-5® to include diet, nutrition, sleep and quality of life

Target Audience

  • Counselors
  • Social Workers
  • Psychologists
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Teachers
  • School Administrators
  • Nurses
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Other Helping Professionals Who Work with Children

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