FREE! 9. Cross Cultural Considerations and Careful Curiosity in ADHD Care

This panel presentation will explore how healthcare providers can work towards creating a culturally safe environment that respects and supports the unique needs of Indigenous patients with ADHD, leading to improved health outcomes and enhanced well-being. Kali Moss, a Cree woman from Manitoba, will provide an overview of cultural safety and its integration into clinical practice. Dr. Courtney Leary, an Indigenous family physician from Norway House Cree Nation, will discuss how she implements these principles in her work, focusing on her innovative approach to in-school ADHD assessment and management within her community. Mitch Bourbonniere, an Elder, social worker, and ceremony person who has thrived with ADHD, will share his insights on the practical application of managing and treating ADHD across diverse Indigenous populations and settings.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the spectrum of cultural safety and its relevance to their practice.
2. Identify practical applications for working with ADHD patients in First Nation communities and integrate these principles into their own clinical settings.
3. Describe the lived experiences of individuals with ADHD and the strategies they have implemented to achieve success and improve their quality of life.

CADDRA – Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance has been approved by the College of Family Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer 1.25 continuing education credits for this session.  CADDRA maintains responsibility for the program.

Participation in a discussion forum is required to claim full credits.