All this month's resources in one place...
Every month, our team of experts spend hours distilling our knowledge and the latest research into engaging, easy-to-digest video learning modules and printable toolkits. This year, we are even adding a couple of links to podcasts we know you will love, too!
Feedback from you, our lovely members, has been that is it quite overwhelming and you are not sure where to start. Â
We have decided to create a monthly resource pack that you can work through at your own speed. You can track your progress in the progress bar above, and – the icing on the cake – if you complete all the elements before the end of February, we will award you 100 extra sparkly points for you to redeem against purchases on the site (including your monthly subs)!
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Neuro-insight Module
The impact of oestrogen on the brain.
Oestrogen is a sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Besides maintaining overall health in women and people who menstruate, oestrogen can also govern brain activity, and has an impact on cognitive skills – and therefore Executive Function skills.Â
Dr Soracha Cashman, cognitive neuropsychologist, walks us through the science behind oestrogen in the brain in this short but essential neuro-insight module. Â
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Learning outcomes
- What is the role of oestrogen in the body?Â
- How does oestrogen work in the brain?Â
- What happens in the brain when oestrogen peaks and troughs?Â
- How does oestrogen interact with ADHD? Â
- How can we best manage our hormonal changes with ADHD?
Brain Boost Module
5 Tips to Manage your PMS
Many of the hormones involved in PMS are also implicated in ADHD/EF challenges, leaving us with a double whammy of challenges. By being proactive in your approach to improving your quality of life around your menstrual cycle, it is possible to take charge and regain your power in negotiating your PMS symptoms.Â
Learning Outcomes
Join Casey Anley, educational psychologist and executive function specialist, to learn more about:
- ADHD symptoms that may be exacerbated during one’s period
- How Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is more prevalent in women with ADHD
- 5 strategies to tackle PMS, with a step-by-step editable guide to help you to create an action plan
Toolkit
Your monthly Tracker
A great downloadable, printable tracker to track everything from your PMS symptoms and your executive functioning fluctuations, with space to create your very own self-care menu and emotional regulation guide. A very handy tool to take with you to your next GP visit – step into the driver’s seat to take charge of your health!
Podcast recommendation
How hormones directly impact our ADHD - The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast
Kate and Dr Wasserstein talk about Why girls and women are being diagnosed with ADHD later on in lifeMenopause, hormones – diagnosing and treating women with ADHD.
