581- Roundtable: The Hidden Complexities of Men with ADHD

Five experts — Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., Shane Thrapp, Jesse J. Anderson, Kyrus Keenan "Ky" Westcott, and Marc Almodóvar — discuss ADHD in men, including struggles around expressing emotions, harboring self-doubt, contending with established expectations around masculinity, and more. ADHD Symptoms in Men: Additional Resources Free Download: 3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks Read: For Men With ADHD — and Those Who Love Them Read: We Demand Attention on Sex Differences in ADHD Read: Face It — People with ADHD Are Wired Differently Access the video and slides for podcast episode #581 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-symptoms-in-men-roundtable/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

To kick off ADHD Awareness Month, William Dodson, M.D., presents an overview of ADHD's history, complexity, and persistent myths and stigma — and shares ways to correct lingering misperceptions about the condition. ADHD Myths and Misperceptions: Additional Resources Free Download: Your Free Guide to Debunking Annoying ADHD Myths Read: 9 ADHD Myths That Perpetuate Stigma Read: The Definition of ADHD: Myths & Truths Read: "Eradicate the Myth That It's Those with ADHD Who Need to Change." Access the video and slides for podcast episode #580 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-awareness-month-2025/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

If you've ever teared up or shot back while receiving feedback, emotional dysregulation may be affecting your job performance and professional relationships. Diann Wingert explains how to recognize triggers and manage your emotions at work. Emotional Control at Work: Additional Resources Free Download: Emotional Regulation & Anger Management Scripts Read: Why We Feel So Much — and Ways to Overcome It Read: Can't Get Anything Done? Why ADHD Brains Become Paralyzed Under Stress Read: ADHD and Anxiety: Symptoms, Connections & Coping Mechanisms Access the video and slides for podcast episode #579 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/managing-stress-and-emotions-at-work/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. This episode is also brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

What if you could turn homework into an opportunity for your students to grow their independence? Ann Dolin, M.Ed., shares strategies to help your middle or high school student tackle homework with more confidence and less conflict this school year. Strategies for Students with ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: Proven Homework Help for Kids with ADHD Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By Read: Make Homework More Engaging — and Boost Your Child's Confidence, Too Read: 15 Tips for Reducing Homework Stress & Completion Time Access the video and slides for podcast episode #578 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/high-school-homework-schedule-adhd-students/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. This episode is also sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Gloria T. Han, Ph.D., and Anna C. Wilson, Ph.D., help parents understand why chronic pain is more common in autistic youth with and without ADHD, how pain presents in unique ways, the impact on daily life, strategies to reduce pain's impact, and more. Chronic Pain, Autism, and ADHD: Additional Resources Free Download: The ADHD-Autism Link in Children Read: Autism in Girls: Why Signs of Neurodivergence Are Overlooked Read: How ADHD Can Intensify Physical Health Conditions Read: Comorbid ADHD Complicates Most Diagnoses and Treatment Plans Access the video and slides for podcast episode #577 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/austim-adhd-and-chronic-pain/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Beverley Holden Johns discusses why students with ADHD have time-management and other executive function challenges; how to teach and practice time estimation; how to use visual aids, reminders, timers, and planners; and more. Time-Management Skills for Students: Additional Resources Free Download: Executive Dysfunctions in the Classroom Read: The ADHD Homework System We Swear By Read: 15 Tips for Reducing Homework Stress & Completion Time Read: 10 Ways to Improve Your Teen's Executive Skills Access the video and slides for podcast episode #576 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/time-estimation-management-skills-adhd-students/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Join John Kruse, M.D., Ph.D., to learn about stimulants vs. non-stimulants; side effects of ADHD medication; how to determine optimal dosing; combining ADHD medications; and more. Adult ADHD Treatments: Additional Resources Free Email Class: New! ADHD Treatment Guide for Adults Read: Adult ADHD: A Guide to Symptoms, Signs, and Treatments Read: ADHD in Adults Looks Different. Most Diagnostic Criteria Ignores This Fact. Read: Is Adult ADHD Real? Yes — and Still Heavily Stigmatized Access the video and slides for podcast episode #575 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-treatment-considerations/ This episode is sponsored by the podcast Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson. Search for "Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson" in your podcast app or find links to listen at https://lnk.to/hyperfocusPS!adhdexperts. This episode is also brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D., explains how ADHD night owls can reset their internal clocks and achieve more restful sleep. This special episode is a feature article from the Fall 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive new issues as they're published — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD and Sleep: More Resources Free Download: How to Sleep Better with ADHD Read: ADHD and Sleep Problems: This is Why You're Always Tired Read: How to Fall Asleep with a Rowdy, Racing ADHD Brain Self-Test: Could You Have Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder?

Social-emotional learning (SEL) teaches five core competencies: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills, and problem-solving. Steven Tobias, Psy.D., explains how to teach SEL skills to students with ADHD. Social-Emotional Learning: Additional Resources Free Download: 5 Ways to Improve Emotional Control at Home Read: Your Child Is Not Giving You a Hard Time. Your Child Is Having a Hard Time. Read: 11 Strategies That Improve Emotional Control at School and Home Read: The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion Access the video and slides for podcast episode #573 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/social-emotional-learning-for-adhd-students/ This episode is brought to you by NOCD, the world's leading provider of specialized OCD treatment. Learn more at https://learn.nocd.com/ADHDExperts. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine (additu.de/subscribe) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

Nicole C. Kear explores the research that explains why tedium is intolerable for people with ADHD — and how to bear boredom better. This special episode is a feature article from the Fall 2025 issue of ADDitude magazine. To listen to the full issue — and receive new issues as they're published — subscribe now at additudemag.com/subscribe. ADHD and Boredom: More Resources It's Borture! What ADHD Boredom Really Feels Like Extreme Measures to Escape from Boredom Video: Boredom and the ADHD Brain 5 Ways to Play Away ADHD Boredom