Enhance your practice with functional, integrative & holistic approaches for treating ADHD. This evidence-based ADHD intensive online training is the most comprehensive, certified program available—leading to both better patient outcomes and career satisfaction.
Join functional medicine expert and best-selling author of Finally Focused, James Greenblatt, MD, for an in-depth online training to guide you through treating the root causes of child and adult ADHD, and restoring patient wellness. With live clinical discussions led by Dr. Greenblatt, our ADHD certification training blends self-paced curriculum with real patient case discussions to help you apply lessons immediately in your practice. This program provides tremendous expertise for treating the biological imbalances affecting the brain and triggering ADHD symptoms.
The Certified ADHD Training is the most comprehensive functional psychiatric program for teaching you how to confidently navigate the complexities of ADHD.
Dr. Greenblatt brings the best of traditional medicine, therapy, and integrative & functional medicine together to help you understand and treat the underlying causes of ADHD, and create personalized treatment plans for successful patient treatment.
You’ll walk away from this training with a brand new set of clinical protocols that you can immediately implement to help your patients achieve lasting recovery. Gain invaluable treatment insight—plus, get guidance on how to integrate Dr. Greenblatt’s groundbreaking Plus-Minus® Plan into practice.
Parents and patients are desperate for effective alternatives to multiple medications and solutions that go beyond managing symptoms. Equip yourself with the skills to meet this growing demand in our step-by-step ADHD online training.
DATES: Live sessions begin March 15, 2025.
PROGRAM FORMAT: Self-paced with three (3) online sessions containing a guided lecture and trainee Q&A (available as a recording for those unable to join)
THIS ADHD INTENSIVE TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR: Psychiatrists and clinicians (MD/DO), nurses and practitioners, psychologists, therapists, social workers, general and family practice physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, naturopathic physicians, dietitians, and other health and mental health clinicians
ENROLLMENT FEE: $499
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION:
• Eligible for 4.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
• ADHD Provider Certification provided upon program and exam completion
Discover the science behind the groundbreaking Plus-Minus® Plan from the bestseller, Finally Focused, by renowned author and ADHD expert, James Greenblatt, MD.
This bestselling book serves as a guide for the ADHD Intensive—providing foundational knowledge in functional medicine specifically for treating ADHD, and diving into the treatment pillars of the Plus-Minus® Plan for ADHD. This highly-personal approach addresses the unique imbalances and deficiencies in each patient (nutritional, genetic, environmental and more), eliminating triggers, resolving underlying causes, and incorporating medication alternatives with supplements, diet, and lifestyle. In the Intensive Training, Dr. Greenblatt will expand upon these concepts, delivering clinical guidance for real patient cases, and offering providers clinical pearls and key insights for enhanced treatment.
“The ADHD intensive course is groundbreaking. Dr. Greenblatt’s work has been life-changing for me as a provider and parent in my treatment approach for individuals with ADHD. Dr. Greenblatt’s commitment to helping clinicians seek the truth, to discover the root cause of an illness is research-backed and derived from a scientifically based foundation. Everything Dr. Greenblatt teaches is based on decades of efficacy and thousands of clients over the years. My clients’ lives have been improved 100-fold. The ADHD intensive program is easy to follow, and you will leave with a toolbox filled with strategies that you can apply in your practice tomorrow.”
– Maggie Alexander, PMHNP
The Psychiatry Redefined Certified ADHD Intensive Training
Join Dr. James Greenblatt as he personally guides you through his Plus-Minus® Plan for ADHD treatment, as detailed in his 2017 bestseller, Finally Focused. In just a few weeks, you’ll gain the evidence-based nutritional and functional medicine approach to ADHD that parents and patients are seeking. You will walk away with the tools and knowledge to meet the diverse needs of your ADHD patients, heal symptoms, mitigate medication side effects, and help them fully thrive. This training will completely transform your practice and approach to ADHD patient care.
What’s Included in the ADHD Training
- Guided Trainings & Discussions: Join Dr. Greenblatt for three (3) live online sessions reviewing curriculum, protocols, testing methodologies, and real patient cases.
- 5+ Hours of Clinician-Led Education: Discover online curriculum, readings and extensive conference presentations on wide-ranging ADHD research and functional treatment approaches
- CME credits: Master new clinical skills while you earn up to 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Supportive Community: Connect with faculty and your peers on an invaluable community forum to discuss cases, treatments, curriculum and resources, plus discover new tools to help you enhance your practice.
- Provider Certification: Gain a Certificate of Completion and certification in ADHD treatment to distinguish yourself and acknowledge your extensive study.
ADHD Training Basics & FAQs
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Learn how to create personalized, science-based holistic treatment plans that address the root causes of ADHD; learn how to test, treat and restore each patient’s unique biochemistry; learn the science behind the Plus-Minus® Plan; gain diagnostic tools and functional interventions to facilitate patient recovery.
ELIGIBILITY
Mental health providers such as psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, family therapists and physicians, pediatricians, naturopathic physicians, dieticians, and other mental health clinicians
TRAINING STRUCTURE
Combined live and recorded online curriculum featuring 5+ hours of curriculum and exclusive expert lectures. Self-paced study. Accessible from any device.
FACULTY MENTORING
Yes, during live sessions. Dr. Greenblatt and faculty hold three live sessions equaling over 4 hours of live instruction and mentoring – plus, access to the private Psychiatry Redefined Community to network and gain guidance from faculty and peers.
CERTIFICATION
Yes; this is a certified program. Provider certification available upon exam completion, and certificate available upon training completion.
CME ELIGIBLE HOURS
Eligible for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
ENROLLMENT & FEES
Enrollment now open for the Spring 2025 training, with live sessions beginning March 15.
Program fee: $499
PROGRAM ACCESS
90 days of access to all online curriculum and the online community with options to extend curriculum and community access via paid extensions
Medications treat the symptoms, not the root cause.
Learn how to apply proven clinical models and create science-based holistic ADHD treatment plans to use immediately with your patients—all directly from the pioneering physician who has helped thousands of patients get better.
Functional & Integrative Medicine for ADHD Course Breakdown
This nine-module accredited course introduces Dr. Greenblatt’s breakthrough Plus-Minus® Plan for ADHD patients, as outlined in his bestselling book, Finally Focused. This Plus-Minus® Plan serves as the cornerstone for this training, and teaches you how to identify imbalances in the brain, assess and treat via lab testing, and correct deficiencies and excesses through nutritional supplementation and augmentation. You’ll gain specific treatment strategies and a solid roadmap for restoring patient attention, minimizing hyperactivity, and eliminating medication side effects.
Course accredited for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Click below to expand and view accreditation details.
• CME Information
DURATION OF ACTIVITY
April 4, 2024 through April 6, 2026
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MedicusCME and Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, Inc. MedicusCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
DESIGNATION STATEMENT
MedicusCME designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
OVERVIEW
This nine-module course introduces Dr. Greenblatt’s breakthrough Plus/Minus treatment plan for ADHD patients, while also providing a comprehensive overview of the biochemistry that contributes to this disorder. Treatment strategies such as specific nutrient deficiencies will be discussed in-depth as a supplement or alternative to medication.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Module 1:
– Define ADHD and how it manifests in all age groups
– Describe the contributing factors and underlying causes of ADHD
Module 2:
– Explain the difference between pharmaceutical and nutritional lithium
– Outline the indications for, and benefits of, nutritional lithium for ADHD treatment
Module 3:
– Assess the biochemistry of magnesium and its utility in the treatment of ADHD
– Analyze the relationship between zinc and copper and their potential role in ADHD pathology and treatment
– Review the relationship between lead toxicity and ADHD
– Illustrate the role of iron deficiency as it relates to ADHD
Module 4:
– Summarize the biochemical role of specific B vitamins in mental health
– Assess the potential of vitamin D for ADHD treatment
Module 5:
– Describe the reasoning and use of amino acid neurotransmitter precursors for mental health
– Evaluate the potential benefits and utility of omega-3 fatty acids for ADHD
Module 6:
– Outline the role of nutrition and ultraprocessed foods in mental health and ADHD
– Summarize the effects of excess sugar consumption on ADHD
Module 7:
– Evaluate the relevance of celiac disease and ADHD
– Describe the biochemistry and potential mental health effects of casomorphin and gliadorphin
– Assess the relationship between food allergies and ADHD
– Apply the findings in the literature on addressing food additives and ADHD symptoms
Module 8:
– Assess the relationship between gut flora and mental health
– Utilize treatments to address gut flora imbalances, including probiotics and antimicrobials
Module 9:
– Appraise the relevance of brain waves and ADHD
– Distinguish the potential benefits of OPCs and their effects on mental health and ADHD symptoms
COURSE FORMAT/MEDIUM: Internet Activity (Enduring Material)
ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 4.5 hours
HOW TO CLAIM CREDIT
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 credit™, participants must do the following:
- Read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures
- Participate in the activity, review course content and learning strategies, resources and support materials provided
- Complete the post-test and activity evaluation
- Achieve a score of 80% or higher on the post-test
FACULTY
James Greenblatt, MD
Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Services
Walden Behavioral Care, Waltham, Massachusetts
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
MedicusCME requires instructors, planners, managers, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies over the previous 24 months. All identified financial relationships are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to MedicusCME policy.
The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)-defined ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity.
James Greenblatt, MD has disclosed a financial relationship with Pure Encapsulations, Jaymac Pharmaceuticals and Fullscript for his role as consultant.
Any relevant financial relationships listed for planners or content contributors have been mitigated according to MedicusCME policies. MedicusCME planners and managers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This activity is not supported by funds from an ACCME-defined ineligible company.
HIPAA COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), this educational activity, especially when utilizing patient cases for learning demonstration, will not include individually identifiable health information.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
- Module 1: ADHD Overview & Basics
- Module 2: Nutritional Lithium
- Module 3: Minerals
- Module 4: Vitamins
- Module 5: Amino Acids & Essential Fatty Acids
- Module 6: Ultra-Processed Foods & Glycemic Balance
- Module 7: Food Allergies & Dietary Exorphins
- Module 8: Gut-Brain Axis & Dysbiosis
- Module 9: OPCs & Parenting
Clinical Mentoring & Community Support
Learn in a robust and supportive community, and benefit from benefit from live online sessions conducted by Dr. Greenblatt and Psychiatry Redefined faculty. Each lecture and session is led with practical application in mind, focusing on clinical skills and concepts that can be immediately implemented with your patients. These sessions also allow for collaborative case discussions with peers, where you can exchange clinical insights and navigate challenging, real-world cases. Attendance is encouraged but not required for live sessions, and all sessions are recorded for later viewing and those unable to attend.
Sessions & Topics
March 15 at 11am EST (2.5 hours):
• Introduction to Functional Medicine for ADHD and Lab Testing
• Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper
• Lithium
March 18 at 8pm EST (1 hour):
• Amino Acids
• Food Allergies, Celiac Disease, Dysbiosis, and Probiotics
March 25 at 8pm EST (1 hour):
• Ultra Processed Foods and Essential Fatty Acid
• OPCs and Rhodiola
“What’s amazing about the ADHD Intensive is that in a few short months, I got to learn from over 30 years of Dr. Greenblatt’s research, experience, and passion. It was a privilege to take this course, as Dr. Greenblatt is one of the foremost pioneers of integrative psychiatry in the world, who has trained scores of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and even nutritionists like myself. The ADHD Intensive is jam-packed with science, information, protocols, and references to back it all up. The live group Q&A sessions brought it all down to a practical and clinical level, giving me the confidence I needed to implement the strategies. This training is a “no brainer” (pun intended!) for anyone looking to further their understanding of ADHD from an integrative standpoint. You won’t be disappointed!”
– Daniel F., MS CNS
What You’ll Get
Hands-on faculty guidance, community support and collaboration, groundbreaking protocols… and so much more.
- A sustainable, long-term functional medicine plan for treating ADHD
- Comprehensive understanding of the neurobiological model and complexities of ADHD
- Direct guidance on integrating the ADHD Plus-Minus® Plan treatment model into your practice
- Treatment protocols based on analyzing and addressing nutritional deficiencies
- Specific guidance on when to use or avoid medication, and how to prevent medication side effects
- Science-backed functional medicine strategies for personalized care
- Guidelines for testing and recommendations for supplementation and augmentation
- Clinical pearls and interventions gleamed from Dr. Greenblatt’s 30 years of experience
Not sure if this training is right for you? Have questions about how this fits in with your practice?
We offer free discovery calls to discuss the training, answer questions, and help you determine if the program is a good fit for your clinical goals. Book a private now to learn more!
Clinician-Led Education & Guidance
Discover a wealth of research-backed instruction developed and led by Dr. James Greenblatt, a psychiatrist with decades of clinical experience in functional medicine and nutritional psychiatry.
James Greenblatt, MD
Dr. James Greenblatt, MD is a globally recognized pioneer in functional and integrative psychiatry with over 30 years of clinical experience. He has dedicated his career to transforming the treatment of mental health disorders through precision-based approaches that integrate laboratory testing, nutritional interventions, and root-cause analysis. Dr. Greenblatt earned his medical degree and completed a psychiatry residency at George Washington University, and pursued a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins Medical School.
A prolific author, Dr. Greenblatt has written eight books, including the bestseller Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. Previously, he served as Chief Medical Officer for Walden Behavioral Care/Monte Nido, a national mental health organization specializing in eating disorders.
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In 2019, Dr. Greenblatt founded Psychiatry Redefined, a leading platform for continuing education for clinicians in functional and integrative psychiatry, designed to bridge critical knowledge gaps for mental health professionals. His innovative work combines evidence-based research with decades of clinical expertise in functional and integrative psychiatry to promote personalized, precision medicine approaches for sustainable mental health outcomes. in 2024, Dr. Greenblatt founded Mind Refeind, a consumer education platform in functional and integrative approaches to mental healthcare.
Dr. Greenblatt lectures internationally on nutritional psychiatry and functional medicine’s transformative role in treating mental illnesses.
Join us to learn the breakthrough ADHD therapies that your patients are seeking.
Tuition Details:
$499
Questions? Be sure to check out our ADHD Training FAQs here.
All refunds must be requested within seven (7) days of enrollment. In order to qualify for a refund, learners must have progressed through less than 10% of the educational content in question. All refunds will be processed minus a 10% transaction fee.
