Russell A. Barkley – The Costs of Undertreated ADHD: Health Outcomes and Implications for Life Expectancy
- Faculty:
- Russell A. Barkley
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 50 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Feb 21, 2020
Description
Join world-renowned ADHD expert Dr. Russell Barkley for this recording highlighting new insights in the treatment and management of ADHD. Packed with recent research and practical application, this program is a must-see for anyone who works with kids and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD.
Follow along with Dr. Barkley as he walks you through:
- Why an ADHD diagnosis lends itself to significant health problems and shorter life expectancy
- The evolution of ADHD as more than just an educational or mental health problem
What’s more, the content provided in this recording qualifies as education hours toward becoming certified for ADHD-CCSP through The Institute of ADHD Professionals, endorsed by CHADD. Visit adhdcert.com.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a legend in the mental health field!
Handouts
Outline
HEALTH OUTCOMES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE EXPECTANCY
- Why ADHD may be the disorder “behind the curtain” of significant health problems
- Risk factors: suicide, self-injury, obesity, substance abuse, diabetes and shorter life expectancy
- Your role in educating kids, caregivers and medical professionals on the health risks of ADHD
- How to broaden your assessment beyond the DSM-5® to include diet, nutrition, sleep and quality of life
Faculty
Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Virginia Treatment Center for Children and Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, VA. He is a Diplomate (board certified) in three specialties, Clinical Psychology (ABPP), Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, and Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN, ABPP). Dr. Barkley is a clinical scientist, educator, and practitioner who has published 23 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering 41 editions. He has also published more than 270 scientific articles and book chapters related to the nature, assessment, and treatment of ADHD and related disorders and is the author of the book Managing ADHD in School (PESI, 2016).
He is the founder and editor of the bimonthly clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, now in its 25th year of publication. Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited addresses internationally and appeared on nationally televised programs such as 60 Minutes, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many other programs on behalf of those with ADHD. He has received awards from the professional societies and ADHD organizations for his lifetime achievements, career accomplishments, contributions to research in ADHD, to clinical practice, and for the dissemination of science. His websites are russellbarkley.org and ADHDLectures.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Russell Barkley is employed by the Medical University of South Carolina. He is on the speaker’s bureau for Eli Lilly and receives compensation. He has an advisory board relationship with Theravance and receives compensation. He is an author for Guilford Press and receives royalties. He is an author for Jones and Bartlett Publishers and receives royalties. He is a speaker for J&K Seminar and receives royalties. He is a speaker for PsychContinuingEd.com and receives royalties. He is a speaker for ContinuingEdCourse.com and receives royalties. He is a speaker who receives an honorarium for PESI, Inc.
Non-Financial: Dr. Russell Barkley has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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