Bright Nights Community Forum: The Challenges of ADHD: An Up-Close and Personal Perspective as Psychiatrist and Parent

When

Tuesday October 6, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Description

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood brain disorders and generally persists through adolescence and into adulthood. Symptoms include difficulty with focus and attention, regulating emotions and behavior, and planning and organizing the day. These symptoms can negatively impact behavior and relationships at home, school, and other social settings. The good news is that with love, support and indicated treatment, the majority of people with ADHD can achieve great success in school and life.

Join us to learn more about the impact of ADHD on individuals and families, as well as strategies to treat and manage the disorder, as the University of Michigan Depression Center and the Ann Arbor District Library present this Bright Nights community forum.

The keynote speaker for this discussion is Thomas Fluent, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist in the University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry and a Clinical Associate Professor in the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Fluent will discuss his extensive experience with ADHD in his roles as psychiatrist and parent of a child with ADHD. He will address some of the latest research on ADHD and the various controversies surrounding over/under-diagnosis and over/under treatment of the disorder. Dr. Fluent will also provide practical information to help parents navigate the stress of making sense of the mountains of information available regarding ADHD medication and treatment options. Dr. Fluent’ s presentation will be followed by a discussion with a panel of experts, including Karen Nicholson-Muth (LMSW, LLC, Private practice clinician in Ann Arbor), and Carolyn Ruffolo (LLMSW, Clinical Social Worker, U-M Health System) with plenty of time for questions.

This program is co-sponsored by the U-M Depression Center.