Episode Summary:

In this third episode of our special series on ADHD, we’re back with Dr. Gretchen Hoyle to explore the collaborative care model—a modern, team-based approach to managing ADHD in children. Dr. Hoyle walks us through how pediatricians, behavioral health care managers, and mental health specialists work together to provide holistic, accessible, and proactive care for families navigating ADHD.

We discuss the real-world challenges parents face—like communicating with schools, accessing therapists, and getting insurance to cooperate—and how collaborative care lifts the burden. Dr. Hoyle shares actionable tips for parents, including how to support ADHD at home, the importance of routines, and why keeping phones out of kids’ bedrooms might be one of the most powerful changes you can make.

This is an insightful, honest, and practical conversation for any caregiver raising a child with ADHD.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• What is collaborative care and why it matters

• The role of behavioral health care managers

• Challenges with accessing therapy and insurance hurdles

• Parent coaching and support between appointments

• Why sleep (and screen time) is central to ADHD management

• Quantifying mental health outcomes using data and registries

• How to set realistic expectations for kids with ADHD

• The evolving landscape of pediatric mental health post-pandemic

🛠️ Resources Mentioned:

• Russell Barkley’s ADHD parenting resources

• The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

📌 Takeaway Tip for Parents:

Knowledge is power. Understanding ADHD and creating supportive, structured environments can transform the day-to-day experience for both you and your child.