Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. This month we talk about substance use and ADHD. Animo Sano’s PA Maddison Henley is our guest again and she will share more about this important topic.
In this episode we'll cover the following topics:

1. Why do ADHD and substance use disorders often occur together? Are there specific risk factors that make this more likely?
2. How do various substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, and illicit drugs, impact the symptoms and treatment of ADHD?
3. What steps can be taken to prevent individuals with ADHD from developing substance use disorders?
4. What are the most effective treatment approaches for someone dealing with both ADHD and substance use disorders? Are there particular therapies or interventions that you find most successful?
5. What resources, support systems, or community services do you recommend for individuals and families dealing with ADHD and substance use disorders?

Tune in!

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Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. In this episode we are talking about creative communication skills and ADHD.

We are delighted to welcome back one of our previous guest speakers, Grant Crowell, whose episode about ADHD and work is very popular among our listeners and I can’t wait to tackle another exciting new topic with him. We’ll be talking about creative communication for the workplace, along with the special challenges and opportunities for neurodivergent employees and entrepreneurs.

Grant is a senior training specialist and instructional designer for Microsoft Advertising's Learning & Development program, with specialties in video production, voiceover, and training in generative AI (artificial intelligence).

He’s also the author of the book, "Grantasms, Creative Twisted Words for Cool People!

Grant's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantcrowell/

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/

Welcome to Thriving with ADHD dear ADHD community. We are back and we’ll be talking about the stigma surrounding ADHD with Animo Sano’s PA-C Stefanie Solomon.

Tune in as we will discuss:

• Common Misconceptions: Myths around ADHD, like being a disorder only affecting children or relating solely to hyperactivity, and how they hinder understanding and care.
• Impact of Stigma: We'll learn about the effects of stigma on those with ADHD, including challenges in seeking diagnosis or treatment.
• Differences Across Demographics: we'll also explore how ADHD stigma varies among different age groups, genders, and cultural backgrounds.
• Role of Education and Awareness: Finally, we'll identify strategies for increasing ADHD awareness and reducing stigma.

Thanks for listening!

Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com.

Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/