Outline:
Introduction (10 minutes)
- Definition and forms of Adult ADHD
- DSM-5: Inattentive dominant, Hyperactive-Impulsive dominant, Combined
- Alternative typologies (7 types)
- Statistics locally and globally
Pathophysiology (5 minutes)
Current Standard of Care and Supports (5 minutes)
Etiologies (10 minutes)
- Environmental, genetic, head injuries, etc.
Co-morbidities and risk factors (5 minutes)
Clinical Screening/Rating Scales/Monitoring / Laboratory markers & Diagnosis (15 minutes)
- g.: ACDS v1.2, ASRS v1.1, BADDS, ADHD-RS-IV
Common issues: mood, distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness, procrastination, risk-taking behaviours, social skills/communication, emotional dysregulation, substance use. (10 minutes)
Naturopathic Modalities & Evidence Base (45 minutes)
- Diet, herbal, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, environmental medicine, physical therapies, exercise, biofeedback, mindfulness
Published Clinical Studies/Cases, Clinical experience and Questions and Answers (15 minutes)
As presented at our Live 2024 ND Conference: Naturopathic Approaches to Various Disorders. A complete list of webinars from the 2024 Conference can be found here.
Presented by Dr Rahim Habib ND