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Certified ADHD Training
A Comprehensive, Hands-On Training for the Holistic Treatment of ADHD
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Certified ADHD Training
A Comprehensive, Hands-On Training in the Holistic Treatment of ADHD

An ADHD Certification Training Designed for Psychiatrists, Physicians, Nurses, Therapists & More

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 Dr. James Greenblatt and Dr. Mariela Podolski 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, 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.

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The Certified ADHD Training is the most comprehensive functional psychiatric program for teaching you how to confidently navigate the complexities of ADHD.

Led by dual-certified psychiatrists and Psychiatry Redefined faculty members, Dr. James Greenblatt and Dr. Mariela Podolski, this training brings together the best of traditional psychiatry, therapy, and integrative & functional medicine to help you treat the underlying causes of ADHD, and create personalized patient treatment plans.

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 and practice insight on how to integrate Dr. Greenblatt’s groundbreaking Plus-Minus® Plan from his bestseller Finally Focused.

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.

START & SESSION DATES: The next session will begin February 3, 2026. Live sessions will be held February 3rd, 10th and 17th.

PROGRAM FORMAT: Self-paced curriculum with three (3) live video sessions providing guided lectures and trainee Q&A time (available as a recording for those unable to join)

THIS ADHD INTENSIVE TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR: MDs and DOs (including psychiatrists, pediatricians, and family and general practice physicians), NDs and NMDs, nurses and nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, social workers, physician assistants, dietitians, and other health and mental health clinicians.

ENROLLMENT FEE: $399

ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION:
•  Eligible for 4.5 Credits (CME, CPE, CNE, AAPA, AANP, CPE for Dietitians, ASWB, APA, Participation)
•  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, our faculty will expand upon these concepts, delivering clinical guidance for real patient cases, and offering providers clinical pearls and key insights for enhanced treatment.

Maggie Alexander PMHNP
“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 taught 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 and Dr. Mariela Podolski as they personally guide you through the Plus-Minus® Plan for ADHD treatment, as detailed in the 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.

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What’s Included in the ADHD Training

  • Guided Trainings & Discussions: Join Drs. Greenblatt & Podolski for three (3) live online sessions to review curriculum, protocols, testing methodologies, and real patient cases.
  • CME credits: Master new clinical skills while you earn up to 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 5+ Hours of Clinician-Led Education: Discover online curriculum, readings and extensive conference presentations on wide-ranging ADHD research and functional treatment approaches
  • 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; faculty hold three live sessions equaling over 3 hours of live instruction and mentoring

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 credits (CME, CPE, CNE, AAPA, AANP, CPE for Dietitians, ASWB, APA, Participation)

ENROLLMENT & FEES

PROGRAM ACCESS

6 months of access to all online curriculum

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 training incorporates the nine-module accredited ADHD course, where Dr. Greenblatt introduces his 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 credits (CME, CPE, CNE, AAPA, AANP, CPE for Dietitians, ASWB, APA, Participation). Click below to expand and view accreditation details.

Accreditation Information

Provided by HMP Education and Psychiatry Redefined, HMP Global Companies.

FACULTY  
James Greenblatt, MD
Founder, Psychiatry Redefined
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts
drg@psychiatryredefined.org

INTENDED LEARNERS  
This educational activity is specifically designed for healthcare and mental healthcare clinicians and professionals involved and/or interested in the treatment of patients with symptoms of ADHD.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES  
After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:

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

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, macro- and micronutrients, amino acids precursors, lithium, diet, inflammation and more, will be discussed in-depth as a supplement or alternative to medication.

This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and video/audio.

To be eligible for documentation of credit for each session attended, learners must participate in the activity and complete the activity evaluation. Participants who complete the evaluation online within active dates of the training will receive documentation of credit. Your certificate may not load if you are accessing it from a smartphone, or if your browser settings do not allow a new tab/window to open.

Once a certificate has been claimed, physicians and pharmacists may elect for credits to be submitted on their behalf to their boards via additional fields that will appear within the Claim Certificate page. Credits must be submitted through this process to be reported to the American Board of Surgery and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.

Release Date: December 10, 2025
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
Estimated Time to Complete: 4.5 hours 

There is no fee for current Psychiatry Redefined Fellows or members. A fee of $340 applies for non-members who wish to access this on-demand activity. This on-demand activity is included for those who enroll in the ADHD intensive training program for $399.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
The activity is best supported via a computer or device with current versions of the following browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. A PDF reader is required for print publications.

CONTINUING EDUCATION  

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by HMP Education and Psych Redefined. HMP Education is jointly accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Note: This statement is not an indication of approved credits. Please see below for full accreditation details, including credit types and totals, for this activity.

PHYSICIANS
HMP Education designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PHARMACISTS
This internet enduring, knowledge-based activity (Universal Activity Number: JA0006201-9999-25-545-H01-P has been approved for a maximum of 4.5 contact hours (0.45 CEUs).

Note: The certificate is not the official record of your participation in the activity. The official record of credit will be the information in the CPE Monitor system. Following ACPE Policy, credit must be transmitted to NABP through CPE Monitor within 60 days from the date you complete this CPE activity

NURSES
This continuing nursing education internet enduring activity awards 4.5 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #18006, for 4.5 contact hours.

NURSE PRACTITIONERS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES/ASSISTANTS  

HMP Education has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit(s) for activities planned in accordance with the AAPA CME Criteria. This internet enduring activity is designated for 4.5 AAPA Category 1 credits. Approval is valid until December 31, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

DIETITIANS

Completion of this RD/DTR profession-specific of IPCE activity awards CPEUs (One IPCE credit = One CPEU). If the activity is dietetics-related but not targeted to RDs or DTRs, CPEUs may be claimed which are commensurate with participation in contact hours (One 60 minute hour = 1 CPEU). RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 in their Activity Log. Peformance indicator selection is at the learner’s discretion.

PSYCHOLOGISTS  

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. This enduring activity awards 4.5 CE Credits.

SOCIAL WORKERS
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, HMP Education is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this internet enduring course receive 4.5 continuing education credits.

USE OF PROPRIETARY NAMES
This continuing medical education activity may include device or medicine brand names for participant clarity purposes only, due to the presence of different branded versions of the same product. No product promotion or recommendation should be inferred.

UNAPPROVED AND/OR INVESTIGATIONAL USES OF DRUGS AND DEVICES
This activity may contain information about experimental and other uses of drugs or devices that are not currently approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the European Union or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States. Participants are strongly encouraged to consult approved product labeling for any drug or device mentioned in this activity before use. The opinions expressed during this activity are the opinions of the respective authors, presenters, or moderators and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of HMP Education.

DISCLAIMERS
The material presented and related discussions are not intended to be medical advice, and the presentation or discussion of such material is not intended to create and does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Medical advice of any nature should be sought from an individual’s own healthcare provider.

The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to HMP Global or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
HMP Education is an independent provider of continuing medical education. HMP Education has no proprietary or financial interest in medical or healthcare products over which the FDA (USA) or EMA (EU) has regulatory authority.

In accordance with our disclosure policies, HMP Education is committed to ensuring balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor for all accredited continuing education. These policies include assigning relevance to and mitigating all perceived or real relevant financial relationship (conflicts of interest) between any individual with control over the content and any ineligible company (commercial interest) as defined by the ACCME and CPME.

Any individual with control over accredited content, including planner, faculty, and reviewer, is required to globally disclose:

1. Individual relationship(s) or lack thereof, and its nature, with any/all ineligible company, and;
2. Any investigational, off-label, or non-FDA approved content or discussion

HMP Education has reviewed these disclosures, assigned relevance based on the relationship and scope of content, and identified those with the potential to compromise the goals and educational integrity of the education. Relevant relationships, or lack thereof, are shared with the learner.

Education has been independently peer-reviewed to validate content, mitigate identified financial relationships (conflicts of interest), and ensure:

1. All recommendations involving clinical medicine are based on evidence that is accepted within the medical profession as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients.
2. All scientific research referred to, reported, or used in accredited continuing education in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis.
3. Content is appropriate, fair and balanced, unbiased, referenced, and non-promotional.

All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

FACULTY
The faculty have reported the following:

James Greenblatt, MD: Speaker- Pure Encapsulations; Founder & Author Royalties—Psychiatry Redefined

PLANNING COMMITTEE
Planning for this activity was conducted by faculty advisors. To further support the development of the content, additional information regarding professional roles, responsibilities, and teamwork was gathered through survey input from our target audience and/or a comprehensive literature review.

HMP Education planners and staff include Brielle Calleo; Heather Getz; James Greenblatt, MD; Samantha Joy; Randy Robbin; and Andrea Zimmerman, EdD, CHCP.

James Greenblatt, MD: Speaker—Pure Encapsulations; Founder & Author Royalties—Psychiatry Redefined

No other HMP Education staff has disclosed a relevant financial relationship with any ineligible company (commercial interest).

ADA STATEMENT
HMP Education complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the rules and regulations thereof. Any participant in this educational activity who needs accommodation(s) may submit a request to the support team.

PRIVACY POLICY
HMP Education protects the privacy of personal and other information regarding participants, educational partners, and joint providers. HMP Education and our joint providers will not release personally identifiable information to a third party without the individual’s consent, except such information as is required for reporting purposes to the appropriate accrediting agency. HMP Education maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal regulations to guard your nonpublic personal information.

COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
No commercial interest provided financial support for this continuing education activity.

CONTACT US
For immediate assistance, please explore our HMP Education Help Center or chat with our Virtual CE Assistant, which can answer most common questions related to claiming credits and the HMP Education website. If you have a question or grievance that cannot be answered by our Virtual CE assistant and Help Center, please contact the support team. Our accreditation and compliance team will respond to your inquiry within one business day.

Copyright © 2025 by HMP Education. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from HMP Education.

  • 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

Direct Clinical Mentoring & Support

Get direct, hands-on guidance during live online sessions conducted personally by 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.

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Live Sessions & Topics

Session #1 (Feb. 3rd at 8pm ET): Introduction to Functional Medicine for ADHD: Minerals (Zn, Cu), OPCs, and Rhodiola with Dr. James Greenblatt

Session #2 (Feb. 10th at 8pm ET): Magnesium, Kryptopyrroles, Celiac Disease, and EFA’s with Dr. Mariela Podolski

Session #3 (Feb. 17th at 8pm ET): Lithium Orotate and Q&A with Dr. James Greenblatt 

“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 pioneer in functional medicine and nutritional psychiatry, with decades of clinical experience.
James Greenblatt MD

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 nine 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. Dr. Greenblatt lectures internationally on nutritional psychiatry and functional medicine’s transformative role in treating mental illnesses.

Mariela Podolski MD

Mariela Podolski, MD

Mariela Podolski is a psychiatrist with board certifications from ABPN in both Adult Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is originally from Costa Rica, where she completed medical school at the Universidad de Costa Rica. She completed her residency training at the Institute of Living in Hartford, CT, and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Podolski has dedicated most of her career to working with eating disorder individuals. She has worked with Dr. Greenblatt for decades, and currently works in private practice and provides consulting services to Walden Behavioral Care.

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Tuition Details:

$399

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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.