This Month in Psychopharmacology

October We Recognize ADHD Awareness Month

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October is ADHD Awareness Month. The mission of ADHD Awareness Month is to educate the public about ADHD by disseminating reliable information based on the evidence of science and peer-reviewed research. ADHD continues through adolescence and into adulthood, affecting approximately 5% of the child population worldwide and 2% to 4% of the adult population worldwide. Comorbid conditions are common and obscure ADHD diagnosis and make it difficult for patients to receive optimal treatment. Child and adult patients with ADHD have unique requirements for symptom management throughout the day and evening. Judicious medication choice entails detailed knowledge of therapeutic response and side effects associated with the available medications, as well as the particular needs of the patient, including any comorbid conditions and all-day symptom management.

ADHD Education and Resources

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Encore Presentation
Stimulating Discussion About ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 1.00  |  Expires: October 8, 2025

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Mechanism of Action Animation
Developmental Trajectories of the ADHD Brain
CME/CE Credit: 0.50  |  Expires: November 22, 2025

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Encore Presentation
Sunrise to Sunset: Shedding a Light on the Treatment of Pediatric ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 1.00  |  Expires: November 3, 2024

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Encore Presentation
Similar but Different: Exploring the Options for Treating ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 0.75  |  Expires: November 7, 2024

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Video Snippet
Nonstimulant Treatment Options for ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 0.75  |  Expires: February 14, 2026

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Stahl's Essential Videos
Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, Chapter 11b: Treatment of ADHD
CME/CE credits: 0.50   |   Expires: March 24, 2025

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CNS Spectrums CME Article
A Clinician’s Guide for Navigating the World of ADHD Medications
CME/CE Credit: 1.00  |  Expires: December 18, 2023

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Patient Education
ADHD Neurobiology Coloring Page
Fun and educational patient handouts!

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NEI Psychopharm Channel
Amphetamine Vs. Methylphenidate
Learn how amphetamine and methylphenidate act differently on the brain to produce stimulant effects.

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Encore Presentation
ADHD, Female Hormones, and Menopause: The Little We Know From the Research
CME/CE Credit: 1.00   |  Expires: April 24, 2025

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Encore Presentation
ADHD: Optimizing Treatment with Patient-centered Care
CME/CE Credit: 1.00   |  Expires: April 1, 2026

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Case Study
11-Year-Old Girl With ADHD and Self-Injurious Behavior
CME/CE Credit: 0.50   |  Expires: February 28, 2026

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