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July 2025
Member Newsletter
| | Membership Renewal due July 1! | | |
A friendly reminder that membership renewals are due by July 1.
If you're not enrolled in auto-renewal, please ensure your payment is submitted. Reminders were sent out earlier last month.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a valued member of our community!
| | Take a moment to review the schedules for this year’s ADHD Research Day and CADDRA Conference in Vancouver. Both feature a strong lineup of sessions you won’t want to miss! | | |
Important Dates
July 31
September 23
- Last day to book accommodation at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre at the group rate. AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED!
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The University of British Columbia is home to Brock Commons, the tallest wooden building in the world, standing 18 stories tall. | | | | |
Congratulations to Dr. Penny Corkum!
Penny Corkum, PhD, pictured left, was recognized through the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia last month. Dr. Corkum received the Dr. Charles J.A. Hayes Lifetime Contribution Award 2024-25.
| | Fireside Chat Recording Now Available! | | |
Irritable Mood in ADHD
Featuring CADDRA Chair Martin Gignac, MD, FRCPC and CADDRA Advisory Council Chair Doron Almagor, MD, FRCPC.
Recorded June 16, 2025. Edited for viewing.
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| Access all previously recorded Fireside Chats at any time from the CADDRA website. | | | |
Friday, June 6
Centre Mont Royal
Montréal, QC
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An outstanding success!
We are delighted to report that CADDRA’s inaugural hybrid meeting in June was an unqualified success according to attendees. All agreed that the program increased their knowledge related to managing complexities in ADHD care, while 97% said it also boosted their confidence in handling these complexities. Additionally, 96% expressed overall satisfaction with the program.
Watch for 2026 plans!
| | Here are a few of the many positive comments the event received: | | |
It was excellent. Better than the world ADHD meeting. Very high level, clinically. Thank you. - Pediatrician, QC
Lots of time for questions - this was appreciated! - Adult Psychiatrist, ON
I liked the virtual option and being able to watch the sessions again. - Family Physician, BC
Excellent presenters and lots of useful information. - Psychologist, MB
Very practical presentations. Loved the case studies. I learned a lot and will be back. - Family Physician, AB
A good variety of speakers, opinions and cases. - Adult Psychiatrist, International
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Engaging topics, respected speakers and great networking. Slido allowed equal participation online and in person. Look forward to the next one. - Family Physician, AB
I hope a similar program is organized next year; contemporary nature of subjects, being able to attend on line. - Pediatrician, ON
We need more CADDRA Intensives. Thank you. - Family Physician, QC
Topics were valuable to practice, it was well organized, and the presenters were very knowledgeable! - NP, PEI
Enjoyed all the sessions. Thanks for a very worthwhile day. - Family Physician, International
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The CADDRA board meeting took place in Montréal the day before the ADHD Intensive.
Pictured left to right: Dr. David Wong, Dr. Andrew Bickle, Dr. Tina Nicholson, Sarah Marchand-Lacoursière, Dr. Jane Liddle, Dr. Martin Gignac, Dr. Penny Corkum, Dr. Craig Emes, Dr. Ghalib Ahmed, Niamh McGarry (Executive Director), Stacey Espinet (Education Program Manager), Dr. Lila Amirali, Dr. Samir Gandhi and Dr. Russell Schachar.
| | Look who came by the CADDRA booth last month at CPA 2025 in St. John's NL! | | |
Prof. Yuanyuan Jiang
Assistant Professor
Ottawa, ON
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Dr. Michael Stambrook
Neuropsychologist
Winnipeg, MB
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Heather Conran-Paul
Psychologist
Bay Roberts, NL
| | Welcome New Members & Affiliates! | | |
ALBERTA
Christie Brulhart
Nurse Practitioner
Nisreen Chehimi
Pharmacist
Anne-Marie Grew
Psychiatrist
Tanya Kahanoff
Psychologist
Yang Liu
Research Associate
Kristine Mae Mallorca
Psychologist
Rehana Meghani
Psychologist
Erin Miller
Nurse
Ashley Shaw
Psychologist
ONTARIO
Reza Eskandari
Psychotherapist
Nadine Evans
Psychotherapist
Jonathan Jette
Psychologist
Haseeb Ahmad Khaliq
Family Physician
Dominique Lemelin
Social Worker
Sarah MacAulay
Psychologist
Jeremy Proulx
Senior Lecturer
Azadeh Tabatabaei
Social Worker
Jessica Tang
Nurse Practitioner
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Mahan Khalsa
Counsellor
Gaurav Nakhwal
Family Physician
Caleb Shearer
Therapist
Andrew Sokolowski
Family Physician
Alex Thompson
Occupational Therapist
Marilyn Thorpe
Psychiatrist
Mumtaz Virji
Pediatrician
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SASKATCHEWAN
Kristen Carey
Nurse Practitioner
Marissa Grant
Nurse Practitioner
NEW BRUNSWICK
Nedal Alshiekh
Pediatrician
Sarah Wiseman
Research Coordinator
NOVA SCOTIA
Israel Babatunde Opeyemi-Ajayi
Family Physician
QUÉBEC
Dominique Thouin
Family Physician
INTERNATIONAL
Australia
Margaret Bylett
Psychiatrist
Ashok Chithu Sadanandam
Psychiatrist
Diana K Kirk
Family Physician
United Kingdom
Leon Rozewicz
Medical Director
Hilary Toulmin
Pediatrician
Belgium
Philippe Violon
Neurologist
Ireland
Annette Liston
Family Physician
Luxembourg
Niamh Power
Psychiatrist
New Zealand
Lisa Leftley
Neurodiversity Consultant
Switzerland
Laurence David
Psychiatrist
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MEMBERS & AFFILIATES
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| | CADDRA Walkthrough Wednesdays | | |
Do you have questions about CADDRA's membership or resources? Need some guidance to update your online profile? Just want to touch base “face-to-face” or drop in to say hello?
Join CADDRA staff the second Wednesday of each month, from 1 - 2 pm ET.
Sign up now for Wednesday, July 9.
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Members always have access to the following for free or at a reduced rate:
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The CADDRA Introduction to ADHD for Healthcare Professionals (accredited program, free for members). Available in English and French.
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CADDRA ADHD and Substance Use Program (accredited program, reduced fee for members). Available in English and French.
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CADDRA Expert Series (accredited programs, reduced fee for members).
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Fireside Chat recordings (access for members only).
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The Canadian ADHD Practice Guidelines (free access for members). Available in English and French.
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