Adult ADHD - What You Need to Know - Part I - Symptoms

ADHD is now recognized as a relatively common mental disorder of teens and adults, affecting 4-5 percent of the adult population and accounting for an increasing number of referrals mental health and family practices in this country. The disorder has a pervasive impact on most major domains of daily life activities, including occupational, educational, and social functioning and health-related behavior. It is therefore imperative that mental health, medical, and educational professionals have as much up-to-date knowledge of this adult disorder and its treatment as possible.

This presentation will provide current information on the nature, comorbid disorders, adaptive impairments, and underlying nature of ADHD as it occurs in adults. Dr. Barkley will provide guidance on the diagnosis of ADHD and the need for clinical judgment beyond just employing a DSM-5 algorithm. He will also describe the most effective treatment components focusing particularly on counseling, medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy for executive function deficits, and Adult ADHD Coaching, as well as the need for educational and workplace accommodations.

The lecture is divided into several parts, this being Part I. It covers the primary characteristics of ADHD and its typing in adults.

[cahlees]

Thank you for breaking theses down into smaller videos. As much as I wanted to, I was struggling with the longer ones. Much more digestible for me this way :)

[Nicogs]

00:00 — Is ADHD a new condition?
05:03 — How is ADHD diagnosed? DSM-5 Criterea
08:50 — Additional criteria

[estrellaangeles]

thank you so much for the work you do, dr Barkley. though I had to play the vid at 2x to focus easier I hope you don't mind

[sophiedelavelle]

Note to myself in the future : This is the first video of the playlist, divided in segments

[SHANONisRegenerate]

What skills are there for learning not to interupt others while they are talking??

[Nicodareus]

*starts video*
*immediately annoyed by quietness of the audio*
*turns tv up to 40... not 39, not 41.... 35 is acceptable* 😂

[MysteryGrey]

I love you Dr. Barkley! Thank you for your time, effort, passion! God bless you!!

[jtr]

can i get your powerpoint by any chance ?