ADHD in Adolescents and Adults
A Workshop in Gold Standard Assessment and Treatment
Taken together, the high prevalence and burden of ADHD, documented gaps in timely best-practice assessment and management, and rapid expansion of GP responsibility in ADHD pharmacotherapy create a clear need for a focused, multidisciplinary education program. A course co-facilitated by an ADHD-experienced psychiatrist and psychologists, with an emphasis on gold-standard assessment, rational prescribing, side-effect management and systematic reassessment of efficacy, is well aligned with national guideline priorities, Senate Inquiry recommendations and RACGP expectations for contemporary GP practice in mental health. Approved for Mental Health CPD points.
Date: Saturday April 11th 2026
Duration: 9:30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Mill Theatre
Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street,
Carlton, Victoria 3053 Australia
Registration: From 9am
Cost: $550 inc GST
Inclusive of refreshments on arrival, morning tea and lunch
This workshop provides theory using case vignettes, the opportunity to experience a variety of assessment tools and multidisciplinary discussion using cases from the GP’s own practice to meet the learning objectives.
- Identify clinical presentations that warrant further ADHD assessment, including complex or atypical cases involving comorbid mood, anxiety, trauma-related, substance use, sleep or neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Describe the core neurobiological mechanisms underlying ADHD
- Identify the clinical rationale for commonly used objective assessment tools in ADHD.
- Describe the evidence base for pharmacological treatment of ADHD across the lifespan
- Differentiate between stimulant and non-stimulant treatment options,
- Describe the principles of medication initiation and titration
- Discuss contraindications and precautions relevant to ADHD medications
- Identify appropriate non-pharmacological interventions for patients with ADHD
Learning Outcomes for Reviewing performance case conference with multidisciplinary team
- GPs will improve diagnostic reasoning, shared-care planning and confidence in managing complex ADHD cases through multidisciplinary case discussion.
Workshop Facilitators
Dr Arup Dhar
Dr Arup Dhar is a psychiatrist with his private practice in at NeuroCentrix, he specializes in the use of MDT for treatment of ADHD. Arup was raised in Scotland and completed his psychiatry training in Melbourne. He is deputy director of research at NeuroCentrix and is a specialist psychiatrist with Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
Dr Shane Costello
Dr Shane Costello is an Educational and Developmental and Clinical Psychologist, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Monash University. Shane has special interests in complex diagnostic assessment for neurodevelopmental, neurocognitive and mood disorders.
Ms Celia Brenchley
Ms Celia Brenchley is a psychologist with qualifications in Clinical Neuropsychology (UK). Celia is the director of education at NeuroCentrix and specialises in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
As numbers are limited (15) register your interest by completing the form below to secure your place for this practical and timely workshop.
Celia Brenchley (registered GP CPD provider) will be in contact upon receiving your interest in attending this workshop.