ADHD in Females: Misunderstood Symptoms & Delayed Diagnosis
About the Course
Episode 1: In this podcast episode, explore ADHD in females, delving into unique challenges and barriers to accurate diagnosis and support. Debunking common misconceptions, it highlights gender differences in symptom manifestation and addresses societal expectations' impact. Tune in to gain insight into recognizing and treating ADHD in females, preventing long-term consequences.
Episode 2: In this episode, delve into how the environment influences the success of females with ADHD, along with interventions and resources crucial for their support. Uncover the enduring repercussions of undiagnosed or untreated ADHD, emphasizing the significance of awareness and advocacy for females with the condition. Key insights underscore the necessity of treatment access, therapy, societal expectation challenges, and equitable care, illustrated through inspiring success stories of early intervention's positive outcomes.
Listen, Learn, and Earn CE Hours with this podcast course. Available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast apps.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify common symptoms and characteristics of ADHD in females.
- Describe the impact of gender differences on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
- Locate relevant resources for supporting individuals with ADHD in females, including online support groups, educational materials, and healthcare professionals specializing in gender-sensitive ADHD care.
- Apply knowledge of ADHD management strategies discussed in the podcast to real-life scenarios, such as supporting individuals with ADHD in academic or workplace settings.
About the Presenter
Dr. Erica S. Ramey is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and an associate professor of nursing.?She completed her Doctor of Nursing?practice?at Vanderbilt University and completed her psychiatric nurse practitioner preparation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She has been in the mental-health field for 18 years. Her research and experience focus on child and adolescent mental-health, deprescribing, pre/peri/post-natal mental healthcare, and drug-gene compatibility.?
Dr. Candace Pierce is a nurse leader committed to ensuring nurses are well prepared and offered abundant opportunities and resources to enhance their skills acquisition and confidence at the bedside. With 15 years in nursing, she has worked at the bedside, in management, and in nursing education. She has demonstrated expertise and scholarship in innovation and design thinking in healthcare and education, and collaborative efforts within and outside of healthcare. Scholarship endeavors include funded grants, publications, and presentations. As a leader, Dr. Pierce strives to empower others to create and deploy ideas and embrace their professional roles as leaders, change agents, and problem solvers. In her position as the Sr. Course Development Manager for Elite, she works as a project engineer with subject matter experts to develop evidence-based best practices in continuing education for nurses and other healthcare professionals.
How to Receive Credit
- Listen to the entire recording.
- After completion of the course, complete the final examination. A passing grade of 75% is required. Exam questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the final examination included in the course. - Provide required personal information and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.
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The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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