E1: Key Considerations in ADHD Family Dynamics and Treatment with Dr. Joan Flood

We are so lucky today! Our expert guest is family physician and ADHD expert, Dr. Joan Flood. Dr Flood MD, CCFP, FCFP is from Toronto, ON and specializes in ADHD. Dr Flood is on the board of the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) and chairs the Advocacy Committee. In this episode, Dr. Flood and I talk about:

• How does ADHD really affect families?
• HOW should we talk to our family doc about ADHD?
• What do we need to know about ADHD meds?
• Where can family docs learn more about ADHD?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

CADDRA and ADHD Learn (free for CADDRA members!) CADDRA is an independent, not-for-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD.

CADDAC – the national patient advocacy organization for ADHD in Canada.

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A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina is not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted in the Show info and episode notes. (CRPO #003908).

Further support:

• The Dig a Little Deeper ADHD Resource Hub.
• Other Ontario-based support lines and free mental health resources.
• Kids Help Phone or call 1-800-668-6868.
• Canada-wide crisis services, or call 1-833-456-4566, (in QC: 1-866-277-3553).

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Original music, courtesy of Tim Crowe.