From Patients to People: Case Challenges in Individualizing Treatment for Adults with ADHD

In the United States, only 1 in 10 adults with ADHD receive appropriate therapy in any given year. This low number reflects the challenges that clinicians face when managing this disorder in adult patients. In particular, ADHD can manifest differently in adults than in children and teens, complicating diagnosis, especially if psychiatric comorbidities are present. Moreover, treatment strategies that worked well for patients in the past may no longer suffice, as they grow older and the demands of their lives change. In this activity, Gregory W. Mattingly, MD will discuss how to apply person-centered care strategies to ensure that adults with ADHD receive prompt diagnoses and effective treatment plans. Topics covered include how to recognize ADHD in adults, formulate evidence-based treatment plans that reflect patients’ needs and preferences, and manage common comorbidities to optimize patient outcomes.