Tag - CAARS 2

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06Sep

ADHD’s Emotional Layer: The Dynamics of Dysregulation

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms manifest differently across ADHD's varied presentations: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined. Each subtype has also been associated with emotional dysregulation to varying degrees, with the combined presentation often exhibiting more severe difficulties1. What...

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19Jun

Assessing Executive Functioning to Build Workplace Resilience

Executive dysfunction in individuals with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents significant challenges throughout their lifespan. It can impede various aspects of daily life, including maintaining personal tasks (e.g., paying bills), sustaining positive relationships, and achieving professional goals. This blog explores a case study inspired by a collection of real stories and...

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05Feb

Examining the Relationship Between ADHD and Self-Harm in Adults

ADHD is associated with increased rates of self-harm1, 2. These behaviors include non-suicidal self-injury (i.e., self-directed, deliberate harm of self in the absence of suicidal intent, such as cutting or burning), as well suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and dying by suicide (i.e., direct, self-injurious behavior with the intent to...

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The CAARS 2 logo sits on top of a white background. Text next to the logo reads "Where assessment and opportunity align for adults with ADHD" Next to the text is an image of two roads meeting.
15Sep

Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales 2nd Edition Now Available!

MHS is proud and excited to announce the upcoming release of the Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales 2nd Edition (CAARS™ 2), a measure that provides improved accuracy, greater insight, and enhanced utility for assessing and managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. The Conners Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS™; Conners, Erhardt,...

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