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Course Description

Course fee: $255
CME Credits: 4.0

This three-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

Upon completion of this course, registrants will be able to:

  • Identify the key genetic, nutritional, metabolic, and environmental causes of ADHD
  • Evaluate the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in the treatment of ADHD
  • Describe how to run and read diagnostic tests in the evaluation of patients’ symptoms

Modules

1. Finally Focused: Redefining the Treatment Model for ADHD

In the first module, we present a neurobiological model of ADHD that relies on discovering and treating nutritional deficiencies, genetics, and environmental factors, primarily as they relate to lead or copper exposure.

2. The Role of Diet in ADHD: Macronutrients

Module 2 explains the role of macronutrients—lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates—in the presentation of ADHD symptoms, along with the factors contributing to altered glucose metabolism that are commonly observed in ADHD populations. Dr. Greenblatt will also examine the roles of amino acids and vitamin D, therapeutic applications of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), and a patient’s genetic profile in the absorption of particular lipids.

3. The Role of Diet in ADHD: Micronutrients

The last module in this course, we examine micronutrients and provide orthomolecular strategies for treating ADHD—copper/zinc balance, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and lithium. Guidelines for testing, recommendations for supplementation and augmentation, and specific clinical pearls will be provided, with an emphasis on the practical ramifications of biochemical individuality in the treatment of this complex disorder. We conclude our course with “Beyond Biochemistry,” a discussion on the importance of patient collaboration, and listening more attentively to our patients, rather than merely directing them.

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I loved the breakdown of the step by step approach to managing and treating ADHD. The course helped answer questions I had from reading the book, and give a more complete approach, that requires the clinician to view the patient as a whole, and not just a collection of symptoms or diagnoses.

Juliana N.

This was so helpful. It will be important to begin to use this knowledge to help patients with ADHD address their unique symptoms and biochemistry in a comprehensive way vs. medication management only.

Paula A.

Excellent presentation of material. Excellent review of material much of which is not generally known or practiced. Finally Focused has been an excellent primer for me.

Kathleen H.

Excellent. Very informative. Well designed format.

Delores A.

Great course. Good readings and very informative.

Joann G.

This was a very informative course. It offered great information on ADHD.

Sophia S.

Good, concise. Excellent synopsis of micro/macronutrients to consider.

Sonya M.

Accreditation Information

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• CME Information

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
April 4, 2022 through April 3, 2024

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 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

OVERVIEW
This three-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

  1. Identify the key genetic, nutritional, metabolic, and environmental causes of ADHD
  2. Evaluate the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in the treatment of ADHD
  3. Describe how to run and read diagnostic tests in the evaluation of patients’ symptoms

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

PLANNER
Mariela Podolski, MD
Podolski Psychiatry
Adult/Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
West Hartford, Connecticut

Walden Behavioral Care
Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Eating Disorder Consultant
Department of Corrections, Connecticut

Eating Disorder Consultant
DHMAS/Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut

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 financial relationships with Fullscripts for an affiliate relationship and with Atrium Health/Pure Encapsulations and Jaymac Pharmaceuticals for participating on their Speakers Boards.

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.

HIPPA 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.

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