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Usask ADHD Education Group ~ Weekly February through March 8

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Confused and Curious about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

About this Event

WHAT: This group will offer information, strategies, and support for improved academics, relationships, and life. Learn to manage your symptoms and turn the “deficit” into “advantage”.

WHO: University of Saskatchewan students who have, or are in the process of exploring, a diagnosis of ADHD. You must be a registered student currently residing in Canada to attend.

Sessions build on each other. Consider registering for and attending all 5 sessions.

WHERE: Virtually. The web invitation will be provided to you before the event starts.

WHEN: Sessions run each Monday (except Feb 15th) from February 1 to March 8, 2021 from 11:30am – 1pm.

  • Session 1 – Feb 1: Biological Component – diagnosis and medical therapy
  • Session 2 – Feb 8: Supports on Campus – review of Access and Equity Services (AES)

No Session Feb 15

  • Session 3 – Feb 22: Psychological Component – how ADHD relates to depression, anxiety and how to manage
  • Session 4 – Mar 1: Lifestyle Component – how nutrition does (and doesn’t) play a role
  • Session 5 – Mar 8: Social Component – thoughts, emotions and behaviors, increasing awareness and empowerment

Student Wellness Centre, Student Affairs and Outreach, and Access and Equity Services have joined forces to offer this service. Facilitators include a physician, mental health nurse, registered dietitian, and registered social workers.

We look forward to having you!

NOTE: Registration will close 3 hours before each session.

Questions?

Contact the Student Wellness Centre