According to online sources, approximately 70% of people worldwide report that they consider themselves happy. Notably, India and the Netherlands rank among the highest, with reported happiness levels of 88% and 86%, respectively. These findings raise an interesting question: What factors might contribute to such high levels of reported happiness in countries that face significant socioeconomic challenges, such as poverty and disease? This session provides an overview of a strength‑based approach to ADHD, highlighting why the traditional term “ADHD” can be inaccurate and misleading. It reviews the three core symptoms defined by the medical model and contrasts them with the corresponding strengths emphasized in the strength‑based framework.
Target Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
- Discuss the strength-based approach to ADHD
- Identify why ADHD is an inaccurate, misleading term
- Define the 3 symptoms that define ADHD in the strength-based model