The Brain Chemistry of ADHD

ADHD is not a disorder of willpower; it is a condition of dysregulation. Decades of neurobiological research demonstrate that altered signaling in key neurotransmitter systems — particularly dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin — contribute to the core features of ADHD. These chemical messengers in the brain shape how we focus, prioritize, feel motivated, regulate emotions, and experience reward.

In this engaging and scientifically grounded webinar, you will learn:

• About the neurochemical basis for ADHD and understand what is beneath the surface of symptoms
• How ADHD brains differ structurally and functionally from neurotypical brains, including altered activity in the prefrontal cortex, differences in reward circuitry, variations in cortical maturation and connectivity, and dysregulation within the networks that aid cognitive control
• Gain insight into how these neural systems interact dynamically, and how neurotransmitter balance influences real-world behavior
• How excess hormones and neurotransmitters can lead to over arousal, anxiety, and irritability while insufficient signaling affects executive function, procrastination and motivation
• How serotonin modulates emotional regulation, impulsivity, and sleep stability, with clinical examples to illustrate how neurochemical dysregulation translates to everyday functional difficulties

About evidence-based interventions and how they restore brain function, including:

• Stimulant medications that enhance dopamine and norepinephrine signaling
• Traditional non-stimulant treatments that target norepinephrine
• New and novel nonstimulants that modulate serotonin
• Behavioral interventions that leverage reward systems
• Sleep, exercise, and lifestyle strategies that support neurotransmitter balance

Click on Event Website Link below to register.