The Treatment Optimisation Toolkit (TOT) is an interactive digital programme in which healthcare professionals can explore appropriate treatment pathways for patients with ADHD, aged 6-17 years old.

In this recording from the 15th annual Meeting of Minds conference Dr. Larry Klassen discusses how to distinguish ADHD from common psychiatric comorbidities including red flags for ADHD, assessment triggers and treatment.

Expert talk by Prof. David Nutt examining the intersection of addiction and ADHD, discussing neurobiological mechanisms, comorbidity, and treatment approaches, with clinical anecdotes highlighting diagnostic complexities, the role of dopamine, and the impact of stimulant therapy on substance use and behavioural addictions.

Chapter 1 of Bridging the GAP has the following learning objectives: 

1. To understand that ADHD is a lifespan condition persisting to adulthood
2. To acknowledge the global prevalence of adult ADHD
3. To recognise the diagnostic criteria for and clinical presentations of adult ADHD  
4. To improve recognition of adult ADHD, particularly in girls and women  
5. To be aware of appropriate referral pathways for adults with ADHD 

Chapter 2 of Bridging the GAP has the following learning objectives:

1. To grasp the potential aetiological and/or neurobiological bases for the variation observed in the presentation of ADHD between individuals and across the lifespan
2. To understand that genes and their interaction with the environment play a substantial role in causing ADHD and recognise environmental correlates with ADHD
3. To be aware of the structural, functional and chemical neurobiological correlates of adult ADHD

Chapter 3 of Bridging the GAP has the following learning objectives: 

1. To recognise the multi-faceted negative impact that untreated ADHD can have on adults  
2. To be aware of the positive aspects of ADHD reported by some patients  

Chapter 4 of Bridging the GAP has the following learning objectives: 

1. To understand the multiple stages of assessment prior to a formal diagnosis of adult ADHD
2. To be familiar with commonly used diagnostic criteria for adult ADHD
3. To be aware of key symptom assessment and/or executive function scales used in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD in adults  
4. To understand how to support newly diagnosed individuals with ADHD and be aware of recommendations  for involving other healthcare professionals post-diagnosis

Chapter 5 of Bridging the GAP has the following learning objectives: 

1. To be aware of psychiatric comorbidities commonly associated with ADHD in adults  
2. To explore the hypothesised underlying neurobiological links between common psychiatric comorbidities and ADHD
3. To understand how to make a differential diagnosis of adult ADHD and other psychiatric disorders with overlapping symptoms  
4. To gain knowledge on how to integrate psychiatric comorbidities into an adult ADHD treatment plan