Screen for ADHD in patients with obesity, particularly if treatment response is poor or disordered eating behaviours


Assess family members when ADHD is diagnosed, as it often runs in families


Recognise that stimulants may unmask undiagnosed ADHD, offer short-term benefits while awaiting specialist care


ADHD diagnosis can greatly improve functioning, eating habits, and self-awareness


Reframe ADHD and obesity as neurobiological conditions, not failures of willpower, to reduce stigma and support patient engagement

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 33 mins

Expert:Dr Catherine Bacus, Bariatric General Practitioner

 

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<ul> <li> Screen for ADHD in patients with obesity, particularly if treatment response is poor or disordered eating behaviours </li> <li> Assess family members when ADHD is diagnosed, as it often runs in families </li> <li> Recognise that stimulants may unmask undiagnosed ADHD, offer short-term benefits while awaiting specialist care </li> <li> ADHD diagnosis can greatly improve functioning, eating habits, and self-awareness </li> <li> Reframe ADHD and obesity as neurobiological conditions, not failures of willpower, to reduce stigma and support patient engagement </li> </ul> &nbsp; Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 33 mins Expert: Dr Catherine Bacus, Bariatric General Practitioner &nbsp; Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST <a href="https://www.healthed.com.au/webcast/">Click here to register for the next one</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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