EXERCISE as MEDICINE for ADHD

Join exercise physiologist, Katie Stewart, and pharmacist, Jason Chew, for this Dare to Care event where they explore the profound effects of personally prescribed exercise programs when it comes to managing ADHD symptoms and enhancing overall wellbeing.

WHEN: Monday, 16 September 2024, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm (please arrive and take your seat by 5.15pm in advance of the 5.30pm start).

WHERE: Chronic Care Australia, Ground Floor, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy, Cottesloe.

COST: FREE (In the spirit of “Pay it Forward”, we invite attendees to make a $10 tax deductible donation to CCA’s Community Programs. Donations can be made via https://bit.ly/carecurrency).*

Understanding and harnessing the therapeutic potential of Exercise as Medicine (EAM) is helping to reshape how we approach ADHD treatment and management.

You will gain insight into:

✚ How different types of exercise can mitigate ADHD symptoms and improve brain health.
✚ The role of exercise in enhancing mood and reducing anxiety associated with ADHD.
✚ Practical strategies for incorporating regular therapeutic physical activity into daily routines for both children and adults who are living with ADHD.
✚ The latest research on the neurobiological effects of exercise on the brain.
✚ Complementary ADHD medication (including supplements).
✚ How exercise medicine can be an effective way to manage symptoms while awaiting specialist medical appointments and credible formal diagnosis.

*Your contributions to CCA’s Community Programs will help foster health equity and improve the lives of West Australians who are living with complex chronic conditions.