ADHD & Impulse Control Disorders

South Africa · CPD points & talks · Psychologists

This talk for South African psychologists explores the neurobiological and psychological drivers of impulsivity, a core feature across ADHD, BPD, and substance use. Dr. Julie Wehb shares insights into diagnostic tools and evidence-based interventions like CBT and DBT for addressing maladaptive behaviours in your practice.

Impulsivity is more than a symptom - it is a diagnostic hallmark that cuts across ADHD, borderline personality disorder, substance use, binge eating, and other impulse-control disorders. In this talk, Dr. Julie Wehb explores the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of impulsivity, highlighting how deficits in attention, response inhibition, and reward processing intersect with ADHD.

Drawing on the latest clinical research, Dr. Wehbe will unpack how impulsivity is defined and classified, its role in the development of maladaptive behaviours, and the overlapping brain networks shared by ADHD, BPD, and substance use disorders. Users will also gain practical insights into validated diagnostic tools and evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and innovative therapies such as VR cue exposure

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:

• Describe the neurobiological and psychological mechanisms of impulsivity and their connection to ADHD and related disorders.
• Differentiate between key constructs of impulsivity and their clinical significance.
• Provide examples of impulsivity as a vulnerability marker in substance misuse, binge eating disorder, and other high-risk behaviours.
• Identify validated tools for assessing impulsivity in clinical practice.
• Apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients with ADHD and comorbid impulse-control disorders.

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