ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Health Outcomes: Implications for Life Expectancy and Clinical Management
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- Faculty:
- Russell Barkley, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
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Nov 10, 2022
- Product Code:
- POS059153
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Long-term consequences of untreated childhood ADHD is associated with increased risks for substance abuse, poor health/hygiene practices, accidental/self-inflicted injuries, antisocial activities, violent crimes, reactive aggression, intimate partner violence as well as suicide across the lifespan.
That is because ADHD is a disorder of executive functioning (EF) that undermines human self-regulation.
In this session, view internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., as you discover the evidence that justifies alarm at the substantial adverse impact ADHD poses for long-term quality of life and reduced life expectancy. You’ll learn:
- Why ADHD is a disorder of EF and how it undermines self-regulation
- How ADHD predisposes one to engage in countless adverse health and lifestyle activities daily
- Modified approaches to clinical management of ADHD
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a legend in the ADHD field!
Credit
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Health Outcomes (1.3 MB) | 28 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - ADHD, Executive Functioning, and Health Outcomes (111.4 KB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Illinois Educators Self-Study Instructions (15.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Text Document | PA Educator Instructions (15.3 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Russell Barkley, PhD Related seminars and products
Russell A. Barkley, PhD, recently retired (January 1, 2022) from his position as a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2016-present). He is also a retired Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1985-2002) and subsequently worked as a Professor of Psychiatry and Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (2003-2016). Dr. Barkley is the founder and Editor of the clinical newsletter, The ADHD Report, which he continues to edit in this 30th and final year of publication (2022). He is board certified in 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 27 books, rating scales, and clinical manuals numbering more than 43 editions, and creator of 7 award winning professional videos. He has published more than 300 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).
Dr. Barkley has presented more than 800 invited lectures in more than 30 countries and appeared on nationally televised shows such as 60 Minutes, the Today show, Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, CNN, and many others. He has received numerous awards from professional societies and ADHD organizations for his lifetime achievements, contributions to research and clinical practice, and the dissemination of science.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Russell Barkley receives royalties as a published author and is a consulting reviewer for the Journal of Attention Disorders. He previously received a speaking honorarium from Astra Zeneca and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. Dr. Barkley receives royalties from ContinuingEdCourses.net, Seminarer.DK, and the American Psychological Association. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Russell Barkley is a member of the American Psychological Association, the South Carolina Psychological Association, and the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders. He serves as an examiner with the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, Inc. and the American Board of Professional Psychology, Inc.
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Objectives
- Evaluate ADHD as a disorder of EF and how it undermines self-regulation to inform client assessment and treatment.
- Determine how ADHD impairs major domains of life activities such as educational, family, peer, and occupational functioning.
- Investigate the evidence that supports the adverse impact ADHD poses on various health and medical problems, long-term quality of life, and reduced life expectancy.
- Utilize the implications of these findings to revise current approaches to clinical management of ADHD.
Outline
- ADHD as a disorder of EF and how it undermines self-regulation
- How ADHD impairs major domains of life activities such as educational, family, peer, and occupational functioning
- Evidence that supports the adverse impact ADHD poses on various health and medical problems, long-term quality of life, and reduced life expectancy
- Implications to current approaches to clinical management of ADHD
Target Audience
- Counselors
- Educators/Teachers
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Psychologists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Social Workers
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