Vigilance and Arousal Related to ADHD

Presented by Andreas Mueller, PhD

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Arousal and vigilance are important values in determining appropriate treatment strategies for daily living treatment, medication, and non-pharmacological treatments, including neurofeedback. Arousal and vigilance play a crucial role in determining treatment decisions for various disorders. Arousal refers to general cerebral responsiveness, independent of changes in selective attention. Vigilance, on the other hand, refers specifically to sustained attention focused on selected information. The two concepts of arousal and vigilance are closely linked and influence the treatment approach chosen for the individual. Arousal as a marker of increased vigilance helps healthcare professionals understand the overall responsiveness of the cerebral cortex.In addition, vigilance helps to determine the selection of neurofeedback protocols and possible adjustments that can be made as training ensues.

The following topics will be part of the presentation:
- Arousal and sustained attention: their influence on treatment planning
- Implementation of arousal and vigilance in everyday strategies
- The role of medication in the control of arousal and vigilance
- The value of neurofeedback in non-medication treatment
- Overview of the different treatment strategies: Arousal, vigilance and beyond

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating, the attendee will be able to:
1. Describe the relationship of arousal and vigilance
2. Describe how an understanding of arousal patterns can assist in developing treatment strategies.Describe two ways in which arousal and vigilance influence 2 diseases
3, Describe two psychometric measurements that are related to vigilance and arousal which can serve the purpose of confirming the data obtained from the arousal and vigilance assessment .

Diversity Statement:

The content of the presentation respects and takes into account cultural, individual and role-specific differences, in terms of arousal and vigilance and, of course, in terms of all other content of the presentation for people with mental disorders and for all other people, as indicated in the title, program description. Research has identified that while there are no cultural differences in brain patterns, there are differences in age and gender. As a result, the database utilized and discussed in the research is age and gender-differentiated.

PRESENTER'S BIOGRAPHY

Andreas Müller, a renowned researcher in the field of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),will present his groundbreaking research on "Vigilance and Arousal Related to ADHD." His comprehensive work delves into the intricate relationship between an individual's state of alertness and the manifestation of ADHD symptoms. Through meticulous data analysis and innovative research methods, Dr. Mueller has uncovered crucial insights that shed light on the challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in maintaining optimal levels of vigilance and arousal. His findings have the potential to revolutionize the understanding and treatment of this neurodevelopmental disorder.