Speakers - 2026

Title: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and adulthood diagnosis

Abstract

This presentation will highlight the significant rise in ADHD diagnoses and management in the primary care setting since the COVID-19 pandemic. We will review contributing factors such as increased mental health awareness, social media influence, life stressors, telehealth access, and symptom overlap with anxiety, depression and burnout. This session will also examine diagnostic challenges that presents with the adult patient, risk of over and under diagnosis, and best practices based on evidence based assessment and management in primary care.

The audience take away from presentation:

• Prevalence of ADHD in the adult patient
• Risk factors of under and over diagnosing
• How to assess and evaluate patients in the primary care setting
• How to safely prescribe and monitor for side effects in the adult with co-morbid conditions
• How to safely prescribe stimulant therapy