All About Adult ADHD presented by Dr Limor Theedar

Presented by Dr Limor Theedar

Session Full

Dr Limor Theedar is a consultant psychiatrist and an addiction specialist. She has experience working across a broad range of psychiatry in the past 25 years. Dr Limor was the lead psychiatrist involved in setting up and running Westside Lodge, which is a statewide public dual diagnosis residential rehabilitation service that provides treatment for clients with severe substance use disorders and co-existing psychiatric conditions. It is now in its 8th year since opening.

Dr Limor will be talking about Adult ADHD. Discussion about the increasing public awareness of this diagnosis and, consequently, a rising demand for assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Clients with a history of substance misuse face additional difficulties in accessing assessments, diagnosis, and treatment. What impact is increasing public awareness of Adult ADHD having on the demand for assessment, diagnosis and treatment? What additional difficulties are clients with a history of substance misuse facing in accessing assessments, diagnosis and treatment?

How do we sensibly approach ADHD assessment, and what are the specific considerations for clients with a positive substance use history?

Connect & Learn webinar series addresses a wide range of practice-relevant topics presented by local expert clinicians. The webinars aim to enhance the capabilities of Victorian AOD and MH workers in responding to substance use and addiction issues among their clients and consumers.

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