Dr. Scott Hadland joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They break down the signs and symptoms, how a diagnosis is made and how it can show up differently in boys and girls. They examine strategies for supporting kids at home and in the classroom and when it might be time to consider medication.
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Scott E. Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP
 Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, is the Chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. He holds triple board certification in General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Hadland's clinical and research interests focus on adolescent and young adult substance use disorder prevention and treatment, and on improving care for youth and families affected by substance use. He is a member of the editorial board of Pediatrics and was the 2020 recipient of the Emerging Leader Award in Adolescent Health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Hadland’s research is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and American Heart Association, among other foundations.
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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.