Public Lecture
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 7:00 PM
Emotion Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder and ADHD: A Mess in Need of Sorting
Dr. Lawrence Martin
Associate Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario

Advance Registration: Advance Registration is required using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K9XG3msOS2q6A7fgEzbByg

Summary

Emotion dysregulation is a common problem in those with ADHD, and a core feature of Borderline Personality Disorder. The forms of dysregulation are very similar for both. This discussion will look at shared patterns of dysregulation, means of distinguishing ADHD from BPD, and look at treatment options for those with comorbid disorders.

The Lecturer

Dr Martin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. He completed two terms as Director of Psychiatry Resident Training and one as Vice-Chair (Education) in the Department of Psychiatry at McMaster. Dr Martin has held a variety of clinical administrative roles including Assistant Chief of Psychiatry and more than 10 years as Director of the Regional Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare.

This Public Lecture is free of charge and open to all.

The Ottawa Network for Borderline Personality Disorder, a registered charity for family members and caregivers, acknowledges with gratitude the support of the Ottawa Community Foundation and the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund in making this Public Lecture possible.