ADHD in YP with MH Difficulties: Understanding & Adapting Practice

Audience

Mental health practitioners seeking foundational knowledge and skills for working with young people with ADHD and mental health difficulties.

Overview

ADHD is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, typically emerging before age 12, and can significantly impact a young person’s participation in school, family, and community life. This evidence-based, experiential workshop (e.g., role plays) explores the aetiology, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention strategies for ADHD, with a strong focus on collaboration with families, schools, and support services to improve outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop you will be able to:

• Explain the rationale for early intervention for ADHD 
• Recognise and describe ADHD symptoms and their impact on young people 
• Understand assessment approaches and challenges in diagnosing ADHD with co-morbidities 
• Articulate treatment aims, including prescribing practices, psychoeducation, and family/school engagement 
• Apply practical intervention strategies in clinical practice 

Day 1: Wednesday 9 September 2026

Day 2: Thursday 10 September 2026

NB: This workshop is designed to be interactive and experiential and will include activities such as role-plays and group discussions. In online workshops, we expect participants to have their camera on throughout, particularly when engaging in these activities. If you have any concerns about any of these expectations please contact us.