Current Practice in ADHD: Meet the Experts

  • Continuing Education
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Registration Deadline: September 12

Gain practical, evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and treating ADHD across the lifespan in this dynamic course. Learn the latest advances in pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, comorbidity management, and evolving diagnostic guidelines to enhance patient care.

  • Live Online

This course is taught online in real time.

$290

This is the standard price, for a full list of profession pricing see below.
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Early Registration Deadline:

Continuing Education Credits

Earn up to:
7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
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One Day

Please view the Schedule for a full description of the program.

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Overview

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent and impairing neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals across the lifespan. While historically viewed as a childhood disorder, growing evidence supports its persistence into adolescence and adulthood. Despite extensive research, clinicians often face challenges in accurate diagnosis, differentiation from comorbid conditions, and implementation of evidence-based treatments. Additionally, recent advancements in pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as updates to diagnostic criteria and practice guidelines, necessitate that clinicians keep abreast of best practices to ensure successful outcomes in patient care. 

This new course aims to address common clinical challenges via updates from international experts. Faculty will discuss diagnostic complexities, the latest pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options, effective management of comorbid conditions, and population differences in symptom presentation. Participants will leave with up-to-date knowledge and tools to immediately implement with their patients. We welcome all mental health and primary care providers to join us!  

Learning Objectives

  • Apply updated diagnostic criteria and tools for identifying ADHD across different age and population groups.
  • Evaluate current pharmacologic treatments, including emerging therapies, for ADHD management.
  • Integrate non-pharmacologic approaches and behavioral interventions into individualized treatment plans.
  • Discuss the interplay of ADHD and autism and develop strategies to address features of both conditions in clinical care.
  • Summarize the prevalence of ADHD co-occurring with mood disorders, and current guidelines for starting and managing treatment.
  • Describe the assessment and management of sleep disorders in patients with ADHD.
  • Explain how ADHD manifests differently in women and girls.

Developed and Offered By:

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Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Cambridge Health Alliance.

Participant Types

Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians, Social workers, Counselors, Family Therapists, Psychologists, Others, and Nurses

Schedule

All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Day 1

Friday, September 12, 2025

Welcome and Introduction

8:20-8:30 am

Screening, Diagnosis, and Measurement Based Care

Margaret Weiss

8:30-9:30 am

Optimizing Stimulant and Non Stimulant Therapy

Oscar Bukstein

9:30-10:30 am

Break

10:30-10:45 am

Psychological Treatments for ADHD

Mary Solanto

10:45-11:45 am

ADHD and Mood Disorders

Gregory Mattingly

11:45 am-12:45 pm

Lunch

12:45-1:30 pm

ADHD and Sleep Disruption

Mark Stein

1:30-2:30 pm

Complexities of ADHD in the Context of Autism

Robyn Thom

2:30-3:30 pm

Break

3:30-3:40 pm

Women and ADHD

Kathleen Nadeau

3:40-4:40 pm

Close Program

4:40-4:45 pm

Faculty

Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.

Oscar Bukstein, MD, MPH
Associate Director, Faculty Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Boston Children's Hospital
Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

Greg Mattingly, MD
Associate Clinical Professor, Washington University St. Louis
President, American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD)
Founding partner, St. Charles Psychiatric Associates
Principal Investigator, Midwest Research Group

Kathleen Nadeau, PhD
Center Director and Founder, The Chesapeake Center, Bethesda, MD

Mary Solanto, PhD
Clinical Psychologist; Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell
Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York

Mark Stein, PhD, ABPP
Director, PEARL Clinic/ADHD and Related Disorders Program, Seattle Children's Hospital Investigator, Seattle Children's Research Institute
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington

Robyn Thom, MD
Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for Autism, MassGeneral Hospital for Children
Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School

Course Fees

Fee Disclaimer

You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment.

At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.

Review the cancellation policy.

Early Registration Deadline:

Role Standard Price Early Registration Price
Physician (MD/DO) $290.00 $260.00
Nurse (RN/APRN) $230.00 $200.00
PA $230.00 $200.00
Psychologist $230.00 $200.00
Resident/Fellow $230.00 $200.00
Social Worker $230.00 $200.00
Allied Health Professional / Other $230.00 $200.00

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Harvard Medical School is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure. 

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.

This program has been approved for a total of 7.00 Social Work Continuing Education hours for re-licensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approval Program Authorization Number D 10289-1. NY Social Workers: Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an Approved Provider #0038 of continuing education for licensed social workers. This course offers 7.00 contact hours.

Please note: For psychologists, social workers, family therapists and counselors, this course has been approved for a set amount of credits and CHA is not able to issue CE certificates for partial credit. You must be present for all sessions to receive a CE certificate. For any questions regarding CE credit, please email cme@challiance.org.

Cambridge Health Alliance is an Affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5444.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course meets the requirements for 7.00 continuing education hours, and is also applicable for Commonwealth of Massachusetts Counseling/Allied Mental Health accreditation for 7.00 credits.

Please note: For psychologists, social workers, family therapists and counselors, this course has been approved for a set amount of credits and CHA is not able to issue CE certificates for partial credit. You must be present for all sessions to receive a CE certificate. For any questions regarding CE credit, please email cme@challiance.org.

This activity has been certified by NEAFAST on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions for LMFT Professional Continuing Education. Certification #213046283, for 7.00 contact hours. The States of CT and RI accept NBCC and NASW approval for marriage and family therapy. The States of CT and RI accept NBCC and NASW approval for marriage and family therapy.

Please note: For psychologists, social workers, family therapists and counselors, this course has been approved for a set amount of credits and CHA is not able to issue CE certificates for partial credit. You must be present for all sessions to receive a CE certificate. For any questions regarding CE credit, please email cme@challiance.org.

Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cambridge Health Alliance, Division of Continuing Education in Psychiatry maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This course offers 7.00 continuing education credits.

Please note: For psychologists, social workers, family therapists and counselors, this course has been approved for a set amount of credits and CHA is not able to issue CE certificates for partial credit. You must be present for all sessions to receive a CE certificate. For any questions regarding CE credit, please email cme@challiance.org.

The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.

Competencies

This course is designed to meet the following Institute of Medicine Core Competencies:

  • Provide Patient-Centered Care
  • Employ Evidence-Based Practice

This course is designed to meet the following American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) / Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educational (ACGME) competencies:

  • Patient Care and Procedural Skills
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Dislcaimer & Disclosure

CME activities accredited by Harvard Medical School are offered solely for educational purposes and do not constitute any form of certification of competency. Practitioners should always consult additional sources of information and exercise their best professional judgment before making clinical decisions of any kind.

Note: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is calculated based on submission of a preliminary agenda and may be subject to change.

In accord with the disclosure policy of the Medical School as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), course planners, speakers, and content reviewers have been asked to disclose any relationships they have to companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. In addition, faculty have been asked to list any off-label uses of pharmaceuticals and/or devices for investigational or non-FDA approved purposes that they plan to discuss.

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