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EPISODE · Oct 28, 2021 · 24 MIN

All About ADHD

from Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made Simple

In today's episode of Shrinking It Down, we revisit some of the most helpful conversations we've had with clinical experts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. First, we talk through what ADHD really is with Dr. Ellen Braaten (01:10), including the three types of ADHD and how the behavioral signs can be different in different children. Then, we take a closer look at the use of medication for ADHD with Dr. Timothy Wilens (15:55), including when medication can be most useful as a treatment for your child, and when it probably isn't needed. Finally, we learn more about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from Dr. Susan Sprich (19:25), and how it can be a helpful part of a child's, or an adult's, ADHD treatment plan.Please tune in! We hope that our conversation helps you to have yours.Media ListEllen Braaten, PhD, Executive Director, MGH Learning & Emotional Assessment ProgramTimothy Wilens, MD, Chief, MGH Division of Child & Adolescent PsychiatrySusan Sprich, PhD, Director, MGH Psychology Training, Co-Clinical Director of PsychologyDoes My Child Have ADHD? Things to Consider (Clay Center TV, YouTube)Q+A: Is ADHD Overdiagnosed? (MGH Clay Center)Understanding ADHD full episode, with Dr. Braaten (MGH Clay Center)Medications: For Better or Worse? full episode, featuring Dr. Wilens (MGH Clay Center)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy full episode, featuring Dr. Sprich (MGH Clay Center)More ADHD Resources for Families (MGH Clay Center)ADDA Virtual Support Groups (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)Music by Gene BeresinEpisode produced by Sara Rattigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In today's episode of Shrinking It Down, we revisit some of the most helpful conversations we've had with clinical experts about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. First, we talk through what ADHD really is with Dr. Ellen Braaten (01:10), including the three types of ADHD and how the behavioral signs can be different in different children. Then, we take a closer look at the use of medication for ADHD with Dr. Timothy Wilens (15:55), including when medication can be most useful as a treatment for your child, and when it probably isn't needed. Finally, we learn more about Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) from Dr. Susan Sprich (19:25), and how it can be a helpful part of a child's, or an adult's, ADHD treatment plan.Please tune in! We hope that our conversation helps you to have yours.Media ListEllen Braaten, PhD, Executive Director, MGH Learning & Emotional Assessment ProgramTimothy Wilens, MD, Chief, MGH Division of Child & Adolescent PsychiatrySusan Sprich, PhD, Director, MGH Psychology Training, Co-Clinical Director of PsychologyDoes My Child Have ADHD? Things to Consider (Clay Center TV, YouTube)Q+A: Is ADHD Overdiagnosed? (MGH Clay Center)Understanding ADHD full episode, with Dr. Braaten (MGH Clay Center)Medications: For Better or Worse? full episode, featuring Dr. Wilens (MGH Clay Center)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy full episode, featuring Dr. Sprich (MGH Clay Center)More ADHD Resources for Families (MGH Clay Center)ADDA Virtual Support Groups (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)Music by Gene BeresinEpisode produced by Sara Rattigan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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