This Month in Psychopharmacology

October Is 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
Arousing Discussion: Differentiating Stimulant Medications for ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 0.75   |  Expires: November 12, 2026

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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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Video Snippet
Personalized Treatment Strategies for ADHD
CME/CE Credit: 0.50  |  Expires: November 27, 2026

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Psychiatry in Primary Care
Online Education and Practice Tools
Feel confident in treating patients who are struggling with their mental health

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Patient Education
Treatment and Testing Guides: Stimulants for Children
Accessible handouts that explain treatments your patients may encounter when being treated for a mental health condition

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Clinical Case Study
Managing ADHD and Mood Disorders During Pregnancy
CME/CE Credit: 0.50  |  Expires: March 18, 2027

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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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Mental Health News and Updates
Disrupted Access to Prescription Stimulant Medications
Published August 12, 2024

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

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