ADHD in Diverse Communities
An educational series on how ADHD impacts racial/ ethnically diverse communities, such as disparities and cultural factors in early identification, diagnosis, and treatment.​
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This project was made possible by the APA SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program.
ADHD in the Black Community
Dr. Ijeoma Ijeaku, a child psychiatrist, discusses ADHD, addressing common misconceptions, symptoms, and treatment options, while emphasizing challenges faced by the Black community, including stigma and structural barriers. She also highlights the importance of early intervention. The session concludes with a Q&A from community members in a March 2025 virtual event.
ADHD in the Hispanic Community
Dr. Michael Garcia, a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, explores how ADHD presents across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, focusing on how it is often missed in Latino communities due to stigma, cultural expectations, and systemic barriers. He shares real cases, treatment options, and culturally responsive strategies in two video presentations.
ADHD in the Asian community
Dr. Susan Chung, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains ADHD for Asian families, from history and brain basics to how diagnosis is made across settings. She addresses privacy (HIPPA), school supports like IEP and 504, medication and non-medication options, cultural concerns, and practical parenting tools such as praise and consistent sleep routines.
