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ADHD Research Recap: Practical support strategies and stressed out study life

Sep 25, 2023

Topics explored in this podcast include: the reasons behind ADHD behaviors, research-backed strategies for life with ADHD, the impact of stress on self-reporting of ADHD, differences in task management between childhood and adulthood, challenges of supporting individuals with ADHD, strategies for acknowledging and completing broken agreements, difficulties in task completion and the emotional burden, practical strategies for ADHD, and the variability of symptoms and connection with listeners.

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Combination of pharmacotherapy and behavioral strategies are important for supporting adults with ADHD.

Higher levels of stress can lead to an increase in perceived ADHD symptoms.

Deep dives

Study 1: Commentary on ADHD Strategies and Support

This study discusses a commentary paper that looks at practical strategies to support adults with ADHD. The paper describes symptoms of ADHD and current best treatments. It also explores the concept of subthreshold ADHD and challenges the requirement of childhood ADHD for an adult diagnosis. The paper emphasizes the importance of a combination of pharmacotherapy (stimulants) and behavioral strategies for ADHD support. It suggests strategies such as naming broken agreements, completing agreements, making new adjusted agreements, and canceling agreements to manage ADHD symptoms.

Introduction

2min

Symptoms, Treatments, and Support for Adult ADHD

6min

Differences in Task Management between Childhood and Adulthood

3min

Challenges of Supporting Individuals with ADHD and the Emotional Impact

2min

Strategies to Clean Up Broken Agreements

11min

Navigating Task Completion and Emotional Burden

2min

Exploring Practical Strategies for ADHD

16min

Variability of Symptoms, Practical Strategies, and Connecting with Listeners

2min

Why do those of us with ADHD do the things we do? That’s one of the topics explored by Sarah and Skye in this week’s ADHD Research Recap. The pair also discuss research-backed strategies to support life with ADHD and how medical student stress levels impact self-reporting.

Come for the latest research, stay for the practical strategies and shared experiences.

The ADHD Academy: https://courses.unconventionalorganisation.com/the-adhd-academy
Unconventional Organisation: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

A new paradigm for adult ADHD: A focused strategy to monitor treatment
Higher Perceived Stress Increases the Subjective Reporting of ADHD: A Sample of Medical Students.

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