Adult ADHD: Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

Dr. Rafael A. Rivas-Vazquez discusses the lessons learned concerning the management and understanding of adult ADHD including identifying elements that mask detection and adaptive strategies to supports adults with ADHD during times of crisis. 

Target Audience

Primary Care Physicians, Family Medicine Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Neurologists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists (Intermediate), Nurses, Social Workers and other interested clinical care providers.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic impacted the diagnosis and recognition of Adult ADHD. 
  • Explain how the shift to remote work and learning environments altered the typical contexts in which ADHD symptoms manifest, potentially leading to under recognition or misinterpretation of symptoms.
  • Apply current diagnostic criteria and process to enhance awareness of ADHD during adulthood.
  • Outline elements that mask detection of ADHD during adulthood, including disparities in access to mental health services.
Additional information
Bibliography: 
  • Shakeshaft, A., Blakey, R., Kwong, A. S., Riglin, L., Smith, G. D., Stergiakouli, E., ... & Thapar, A. (2023). Mental-health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in adults with neurodevelopmental disorders. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 159, 230-239.
  • Rivas-Vazquez, R. A., Ramirez-Mejia, C., & Diaz, S. (2022). Undiagnosed adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder detected during the covid-19 pandemic. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders, 24(5), 43436.
  • Winfield, A., Sugar, C., & Fenesi, B. (2023). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of families dealing with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. PloS One, 18(3), e0283227.
  • Adamou, M., Fullen, T., Galab, N., Mackintosh, I., Abbott, K., Lowe, D., & Smith, C. (2020). Psychological effects of the COVID-19 imposed lockdown on adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: cross-sectional survey study. JMIR formative research, 4(12), e24430.
Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.20 Psychology CE
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.25 Florida Board of Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors
  • 1.25 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.20 Florida Board of Psychology
Course opens: 
08/01/2024
Course expires: 
07/31/2027
Cost:
$9.95

Rafael A. Rivas-Vazquez, Psy.D.
Neuropsychologist 
Baptist Health Quality Network
Miami, Florida

Rafael A. Rivas-Vazquez, Psy.D., faculty of this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentation or discussion will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies*.

*Ineligible companies - Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.20 Psychology CE
  • 1.00 General certificate of attendance
  • 1.25 Florida Board of Clinical Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors
  • 1.25 Nurse Practitioners
  • 1.00 Florida Board of Nursing
  • 1.20 Florida Board of Psychology

Price

Cost:
$9.95
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