Episode three: ADHD Across Life Transitions: Practical Approaches for Primary Care
| Dr. Elisabeth Baerg Hall is a psychiatrist, Clinical Professor at UBC, and Director of the ADHD Centre for Education and Training, recognized for her expertise in identifying and treating adult ADHD. She trained in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, and family medicine, and is a founding medical director of the Vancouver Coastal Health Adult ADHD Clinic. A national leader, Dr. Hall developed education in the ADHD therapeutic program, which focuses on translating evidence-based ADHD treatments into practical community-based programs. She co-developed the Skills for Success program (now offered through Mind Space Society in BC), created the online ADHD Skills Builder program, and serves on the CADDRA Board. She also leads ADHD and mental health educational initiatives at provincial and national levels, including specialized groups for physicians with ADHD through the Doctors of BC Physician Health Program. Dr. Hall is a “bridge builder” working with both specialists and primary care providers. |
In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Baerg Hall explores adult ADHD and why it often becomes visible during major life transitions like starting university, becoming a parent, or retiring. We discuss how to recognize ADHD in primary care settings, overcome diagnostic barriers including stigma and comorbidities like anxiety and depression, and empower family physicians to confidently diagnose and treat this highly manageable condition. From understanding the role of stimulant medications to accessing new BC resources like the Skills for Success program and upcoming ADHD pathways, this conversation highlights how recognizing and treating ADHD can profoundly improve patients' quality of life across all ages.
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