ADHD Experts Podcast

The answer to this question is not always clear. Clinical Army psychologist  Brandi Walker, Ph.D.,  explains current recruitment requirements for people with ADHD, military policies regarding ADHD medications, and how a military environment can affect ADHD brains. Free Resources on Joining the Military with ADHD: Download: What to Ask Yourself to Find the Perfect Job Read: Can You Join the Military with ADHD? Read: “I’m a U.S. Army Aviator — and I Have ADHD and Anxiety.” Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/can-you-join-the-military-with-adhd/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly comorbid with ADHD. Learn about symptoms of mood disorders, how they co-exist with ADHD, and about new and alternative treatments for depression from Nelson M. Handal, M.D., DFAPA. Free Resources on Comorbid Depression and ADHD: Download: How to Recognize and Treat Depression Read: 6 Unexpected & Misunderstood Signs of Depression Read: Treating Comorbid Mood Disorders Safely Access the video and slides for this episode here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/comorbid-depression-adhd-signs-symptoms-treatment/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Teen drivers with ADHD face an outsized risk for motor vehicle accidents. Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses factors that contribute to this risk, and factors that lessen it — as well as practical tips for navigating this developmental milestone.

Pregnancy is exciting, but can also be especially overwhelming for those with ADHD. Allison Baker, M.D., shares what we know about the benefits and risks of stimulant use while pregnant and nursing, and how to manage the demands of early motherhood.

Though BFRBs are relatively common, people struggling with them often feel ashamed and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, Ph.D., shares current best practice treatment approaches, and how caregivers can lovingly support a child with a BFRB.

If you are raising a grandchild with ADHD, you are not alone in your joys — or struggles. Caroline Mendel, Psy.D., shares evidence-based strategies for managing routines, behavior, screen time, and more.

Video games, social media, and technology in general are designed to be addictive. Jeremy Edge, LPC, explains why this can be particularly problematic for adolescents with ADHD, and how to instill healthy screen habits in your teen.

Coaching experts Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster share the five most important independent living skills every teen or young adult with ADHD needs before they venture out to try "adulting" on their own.

Dawn Brown, M.D., teaches adults with ADHD how they can use sports psychology techniques to maintain focus, prioritize winning, and overcome the daily challenges associated with the condition.