Emotional dysregulation is a common, core feature of ADHD that is often overlooked. Even when other treatments are effective, they do not always address this critical aspect of ADHD. Emotional reactivity can be highly disruptive for individuals and families, affecting well-being, resilience, relationships, and the ability to implement other ADHD strategies consistently.
Mindfulness and stress-management practices offer practical tools for strengthening emotional regulation. By supporting the nervous system and increasing awareness of internal reactions, these approaches can reduce reactivity and create space for more intentional responses.
What is the connection between ADHD and emotion? What does research tell us about mindfulness and its impact on stress and emotional regulation? And can mindfulness realistically work for adults with ADHD?
This presentation will explore the science behind emotional regulation in ADHD and introduce an integrated, practical approach to using mindfulness both independently and alongside behavioral interventions to foster greater calm, steadiness, and resilience.
Learning Objectives:
- Review research on mindfulness and its effects on emotion, stress, and anxiety
- Discuss how emotional dysregulation in ADHD impacts overall well-being and daily functioning
Who: Mark Bertin, M.D.
Biography
Dr. Bertin is a developmental pediatrician and author of How Children Thrive, Mindful Parenting for ADHD, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD, and The Family ADHD Solution, all of which integrate mindfulness into evidence-based pediatric care, and a contributing author for the book Teaching Mindfulness Skills to Kids and Teens. Dr. Bertin is a faculty member at New York Medical College and the Windward Teacher Training Institute and has served on advisory boards for APSARD, Additude Magazine, The Screen Time Action Network, Common Sense Media, and Reach Out and Read. His blog is available through Psychology Today and elsewhere.
Find Dr. Bertin’s Website Here: developmentaldoctor.com/
