ADHD and Social Anxiety in Adults (on-demand)
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On-demand (recorded). Studies indicate an estimated worldwide prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to be 1.6-5% (Popit et al., 2024). Individuals diagnosed with ADHD often meet criteria for additional psychiatric diagnoses (Choi et al., 2022; Mohammedi et al., 2019). In fact, one study found that 80% of adults diagnosed with ADHD also meet criteria for at least one comorbid diagnosis (Seo et al., 2022). Anxiety disorders are commonly co-occurring with ADHD (Fu et al., 2025), and approximately 3.3% of adolescents and adults with ADHD are also diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD; Pehlivanidis et al., 2020). Research on the co-existence of ADHD and SAD demonstrate higher rates of rejection sensitivity (Koyuncu et al., 2017) and challenges in childhood social relationships including stigma, rejection, bullying (Gardner & Gerdes, 2013), and exclusion (Becker, Kneeskern, & Tamm, 2019). Severity of symptoms and impairments may be greater for ADHD inattentive presentation (Koyuncu et al., 2015). Given that individuals diagnosed with both ADHD and SAD experience greater social impairments (Herizchi & Vasfi, 2021; Jakobsson Store et al., 2024), it is essential to address these comorbid diagnoses to help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. This presentation will review the current literature regarding the relationship between ADHD and SAD, discuss treatment modalities to address the co-occurring disorders, and outline specific interventions to help adults with ADHD and SAD reduce symptoms and improve function. This is an intermediate-level webinar appropriate for mental health and medical professionals who desire learning more about this topic.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
North Dakota State Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Disclosure statements
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: co-sponsored with Haugen Performance Consulting (HPC).
**NO partial credit is given. You must view 100% of the webinar to receive credit, and attendance is monitored. You must also receive a passing score (75%) on the post-test within 3 attempts. If you do not pass in 3 attempts, you must repurchase the course for additional attempts.
Investment: $55
Objectives:
- Describe the relationship between ADHD and Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) in adults and how these diagnoses impact relationships
- Discuss treatment modalities that can address ADHD and SAD
- Identify two interventions to support adults with ADHD and SAD
Non-Discrimination:
HPC and ATAGF do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age.
Conflict of Interest Statements:
Dr. Hoff is employed by ATAGF and receives an honorarium for instructing this course. There is no known commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could be construed as conflicts of interests. There is also no commercial support or benefits for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs). The presenters will inform participants of the utility and validity of content discussed (including the basis for statements about utility/validity), as well as limitations of the approach and the most common and severe risks, if any, associated with program content.
Requests for Accommodations:
HPC and ATAGF are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants with special needs should contact program organizers so reasonable accommodations can be made.
To request accommodations, contact the Vice Chair of ATAGF Continuing Education and Training, Christine Boulton-Olson, PhD, LP, at training@grandforkstherapy.com.