Many adults with ADHD say they have trouble staying in touch, reading social cues, and managing their emotions. Amy Kempe, LPC, shares practical ways to build stronger, more rewarding relationships that feel balanced and authentic.

ADHD and Friendship: Resources

• Free Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar
• Read: How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD, According to Our Readers
• Read: How to Make Friends — and Keep Them
• Read: 6 Ways to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships

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How does long-term ADHD medication use impact heart health? In this webinar, Samuele Cortese, M.D., Ph.D., presents the latest research on cardiovascular problems and ADHD medication use, including considerations for older adults.

Heart Health and Stimulant Use: Resources

• Free Download: What You Need to Know About ADHD Medication
• Read: Change of Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women with ADHD
• Read: Who's Afraid of ADHD Stimulants?
• Watch: How ADHD Affects Life Expectancy

Access the video and slides for podcast episode #588 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/cardiovascular-risk-adhd-medication-stimulants-heart-health/

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Sharon Saline, Psy.D., helps parents understand how to talk with our kids about ADHD in a supportive, empowering way; establish boundaries and protect their self-esteem; and help them navigate unfair treatment from family members, teachers, and peers.

Explaining ADHD: Resources

• Free Download: Questions to Get Your Child Talking
• Read: How to Explain ADHD in Positive, Empowering Terms
• Read: Your Emotionally Reactive Child Needs Empathy — Not Punishment
• Read: How to Invest In Your Child's "Emotional Bank Account"

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