Ever wonder why staying focused or getting motivated feels like a steep uphill battle with ADHD? The secret lies in dopamine, the brain chemical responsible for regulation, drive, and effort. Dopamine’s role in the neurodivergent brain is complex, but you don’t have to rely on medication, or medication alone, to boost your levels. Exercising, meditating, and eating certain foods all spark a surge of dopamine.
In this webinar, Luke Smith, M.D., explains the science and shares practical, research-backed lifestyle methods to naturally optimize brain function and daily productivity. You will learn:
- How dopamine regulates motivation, executive function, and attention in ADHD brains
- How prescription stimulant medications and lifestyle strategies interact with dopamine differently
- How to implement proven lifestyle adjustments to sustainably enhance dopamine levels every day
- How to communicate these science and lifestyle concepts in relatable and practical ways to empower children, family members, students, or patients
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Luke Smith, M.D.
Luke Smith, M.D., is a practicing Spanish-bilingual psychiatrist who is board certified in Child/Adolescent and General Psychiatry. He is the CEO at El Futuro, a community-based nonprofit organization that seeks to transform mental health care for the Latino community of North Carolina and beyond. It provides bilingual therapy, psychiatry, case management, substance use treatment, and other mental health services in a welcoming environment of healing and hope.
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FROM THIS WEBINAR'S SPONSOR:
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Resources: Dopamine Levels with ADHD
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