PROFESSIONALS— ADHD & Mania: What should you know? Why should you care? (PART 1)

This workshop is a 2-part course that provides a summary of the phenomenology, course, and treatment of ADHD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Carlson presents case examples and describes assessment considerations and materials to adequately assess mania/bipolar disorder.

Gabrielle A. Carlson, M.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry and the Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Carlson has received several awards in recognition of her work in child psychiatry. In 2007, The APA recognized Dr. Carlson for her outstanding research contributions in advancing the mental health of children and adolescents with her description of the symptoms and outcome of bipolar disorder (previously known as manic-depressive illness) in young people. Dr. Carlson's research interests include mood/bipolar disorder and ADHD.

[HiNinqi]

I'm floored that this doesn't have more views!

[nessh]

I know this is 3 years old, but hopefully I get a response. Can this apply to adults as well? I’ve gone for a psychological evaluation and right after viewing my scores from one of the self-assessments, the psychologist tells me my scores indicate Bipolar and Avoidant Personality Disorder 😐 Um- I couldn’t agree less! First off- the assessment questions seemed ambiguous. I didn’t know how to answer most of them because they confused with their use of ‘always’ or ‘never’ on certain concepts- when my answers would’ve been more like ‘it depends!’ Context matters so much. Furthermore, what about discovering the why behind certain behaviors. I avoid people because past experiences have taught me that social interactions end with me being frustrated, for a variety of reasons- people say dumb things without thinking how that might affect me, people misunderstand what I mean and get mad at me when I meant to be playful, etc. This is why I don’t avoid most social connections… UNLESS it’s with someone I know ‘gets’ me and I can be myself around. Also, I’m completely comfortable being emotionally vulnerable with my husband for the same reason. I know he won’t reject me and I won’t have to explain why I feel the way I do. He’s non-judgmental whereas other people wanna ‘fix’ me or basically tell me I’m wrong for feeling how I feel. Additionally, my irritability is highly situational. I get angry over trivial non-sensical little nothings- I get interrupted during my school work or a task I’m into, I’m tired and overwhelmed with all the stuff I have to do, my kids just won’t go to sleep and I don’t have the energy to remain patient with them after the 20th time…. These don’t sound like a mood or personality disorder. I have other key elements but I’m not about to type up a novel in the comments box. This is already long as is. I believe I have ADHD.. I also have a hard time controlling my emotions. Does this talk apply to adults?

[elyousfi]

I need a help my mood changes every 2 hours I can talk in any subject and be more active and moment latter I suddenly stop talking or change the topic fast to protect myself from anxiety cause I can get palpitations from too much talking can someone tell me what’s this is it bP or ADHD ??

[barbarahallowell]

That beginning bit, wasn't funny.