23rd Annual ADHD & Related Concerns Conference
At this year’s annual ADHD & Related Concerns Conference, Jonathan W. Shook, MD, with Hattiesburg Clinic Connections, spoke with WJTV about how families and educators can better understand ADHD and recognize and support those with the condition.
“We’ve learned so much in the last 30 years about things that often don’t go along with the A, the D, the H, or the D,” Dr. Shook said. “We’re going to be talking about a lot of those things and how to help people with ADHD. But then, most people with ADHD have at least one coexisting condition, like a learning disability, such as dyslexia or anxiety, depressions, or autism.”
One of the most common misconceptions about ADHD is that it always causes hyperactivity, but symptoms often include difficulty focusing and staying organized, forgetfulness, and being easily distracted.
The annual ADHD & Related Concerns Conference gives parents, teachers, and caregivers an opportunity to learn more about ADHD and coexisting conditions and provides attendees with different strategies and tactics to ensure those they care for are supported and successful.
“We believe that children are really dependent on the adults in their lives,” Shook said. “We need their family, their parents, their caretakers, as well as their teachers and coaches, people at church and anywhere around them in the community to understand them and to know what they need to thrive.”
View the full interview here.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic Connections:
Hattiesburg Clinic Connections serves as a regional resource center for children, adolescents and adults who struggle with learning, attention problems, behavioral concerns or emotional difficulties. The team at Connections uses evidence informed guidelines as well as standard of care practices to help improve the lives of people with conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and autism spectrum disorder.
Connections works closely with Hattiesburg Clinic Psychology & Counseling, which is located in the same building. The Connections medical management team is able to work directly with psychologists and counselors to determine a plan that creates positive change.
Since it was established in 2006, Hattiesburg Clinic Connections has set a standard for the care of students and families seeking help for ADHD and other related concerns. Our providers remain dedicated to the goal of helping students and families function in such a way that each individual member can reach his or her fullest potential.
About Hattiesburg Clinic Psychology & Counseling:
Hattiesburg Clinic Psychology & Counseling offers a broad range of outpatient services, including research-based counseling and comprehensive psychological assessments. Our team of licensed and credentialed professionals collaborates with your medical provider to ensure continuity of care.
Our mission is to provide a caring and respectful environment for individuals of all ages, from preschool through senior adults, and families who are struggling with behavioral or emotional concerns, transitions, decisions or crises.
About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.
