(HS Pickens 078558 2023) Adult ADHD Medications & The Recent Increase in Prevalence
Tracking # 20-1042662
Course overview
There has been a lot of buzz about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the media lately. The number of adults seeking ADHD diagnosis and treatment has rapidly increased in the past 3 years and as a result, we now have a shortage of Adderall. However, it remains to be estimated that 80 of adults with ADHD are UNDIAGNOSED. In this session for the Modern Clinician, youll understand: Implicit Bias are you harboring negative feelings about diagnosing and treating Adult ADHD, or whether Adult ADHD is real Neurobiology of ADHD a brief and digestible, yet thorough update on our current understanding of pathophysiology of ADHD Safely treating attention deficit symptoms with stimulants and non-stimulants Medication Management: how to choose, start, taper, and monitor effectiveness
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Kelly Pickens maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with My Choice Wisconsin. She has a financial relationship with Impact Parents. Kelly Pickens receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kelly Pickens is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Wisconsin Nurses Association, and the Alliance for Applied Therapeutic Humor.