In an age of social media soundbites and self-diagnosis, understanding how adult ADHD is accurately identified has never been more important. This session, led by psychiatrist and ADHD expert Dr. David W. Goodman, will clarify what truly goes into a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation—and why distinguishing ADHD from other conditions like anxiety, depression, or trauma is often more complicated than it appears. Participants will learn how coexisting disorders can mask or mimic ADHD symptoms, why diagnostic precision matters, and how treatment plans should be shaped by accurate clinical prioritization. This is a must-attend session for adults navigating diagnosis, clinicians working with complex cases, and anyone seeking clarity in the often-misunderstood landscape of adult ADHD.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the scope and structure of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for adult ADHD
- Learn how to differentiate ADHD from coexisting psychiatric conditions in clinical practice
- Explore how accurate diagnosis guides treatment sequencing and individualization
Who: David W. Goodman, M.D.
Biography
David W. Goodman, M.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Norton School of Medicine, State University of New York-Upstate. An internationally recognized expert, he has presented over 750 lectures to medical specialists, authored peer-reviewed scientific papers, conducted clinical research on ADHD medications, serves as a consultant to the NFL, widely quoted in national media, teaches 4th-year psychiatric residents at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and served on the executive committee of American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders.
Find David’s Websites Here: ADDAdult.com MyADHDFoundation.org
