“ADHD Anger, Tantrums, and Mood Shifts: Effective Treatments for Emotional Dysregulation” [Video Replay & Podcast #334]

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Joel Nigg, Ph.D.
ADHD Expert: Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Verified Updated on August 28, 2023
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Episode Description

One of the most difficult challenges of ADHD is managing the intense emotions and moods that can hijack everyday life for children and adults alike. Emotional dysregulation — or the inability to properly modulate and regulate feelings — is a formidable problem for many people with ADHD. Yet standard treatments for ADHD, designed to optimize attention, only partially address emotional regulation. Because emotional control is not a struggle unique to people diagnosed with ADHD, we can benefit from what is known about managing tantrums and anger when they occur in association with other conditions. Listen and learn from Joel Nigg, Ph.D., about:

  • The causes of emotional dysregulation and why it is an integral part of ADHD
  • The most effective psychosocial treatments for children and adults with ADHD
  • The interplay of ADHD medication and emotional dysregulation
  • Lifestyle changes and habits to manage concerns about anger and emotionality
  • Other conditions that should be considered if tantrums or anger are the main challenges

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Meet the Expert Speaker

Joel Nigg, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and a professor in the departments of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Oregon Health & Science University. He directs the OHSU ADHD Research program and is also director of the division of psychology. Dr. Nigg is the author of Getting Ahead of ADHD. | See expert’s full bio »

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Listener Testimonials

  • “I have never heard anyone so directly deal with the emotional dysregulation side of ADHD, certainly not in such a thorough manner. I deeply appreciate the recognition of this as a real, primary struggle, not just some add-on to attention/hyperactivity issues.”
  • “Very informative presentation with a great new perspective and reminder that small successes are still worth celebrating!”
  • “Great session with a lot of practical information. So nice to be given concrete ways to implement strategies!”

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