Understanding and Managing ADHD Medication, Part 1 (Dr Dan Shapiro + Dr Adrian Loh) - Unlocking ADHD

ADHD medication for adults and children can be a complex topic. While it is recommended as a first-line approach to managing ADHD symptoms, there may be hesitancy to be prescribed medication due to stigma or concerns about side effects and long term usage of the medication.

Our international and local experts share their experience and address misconceptions and questions about ADHD medication including:
* Why should we treat ADHD?
* How to treat ADHD?
* How to run Carefully Controlled Medication Trials

SPEAKERS PROFILES

ABOUT UNLOCKING ADHD

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Presentation
00:00 - Intro
3:10 - Dr Dan Shapiro (Introduction)
6:17 - What is ADHD?
11:46 - Why should we treat ADHD?
13:45 - How to do a medication trial
17:16 - Choosing a medication
19:06 - How to talk with your child about ADHD meds
22:27 - Dr Adrian Loh (Introduction)

Q&A
26:54 - Are ADHD medications addictive?
30:50 - Will medication affect personality?
35:11 - What age should I start medication, will it stunt growth in children?
39:30 - For late diagnosis, do I need medication?
41:45 - Does ADHD medication work differently for females?
44:11 - How do we know if symptoms are due to ADHD, Anxiety or Depression?
46:42 - Is mood dysregulation part of ADHD?
52:03 - How to you manage ADHD and Autism together?
54:02 - What do you recommend if you are unable to take medication?
1:00:29 - What one thing should you know about ADHD Medication?

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Moonlake I am so grateful to discover this on Youtube. I was worried I would not be able to watch since I missed the event and the recording and link was not mentioned about the posts of the event.