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Understanding ADHD: Nebraska Experts on Challenges and Support

In this episode of Consider This, local health professionals examine how ADHD affects lives in Nebraska and discuss resources and strategies for individuals, families, and schools.

A boy is looking at the educational game at kindergarten.

A boy is looking at the educational game at kindergarten. Photo: Shutterstock.

In this episode: A panel of Nebraska-based health and education experts joins host Cathy Wyatt to explore attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, teens, and adults.

  • They cover common symptoms, diagnosis hurdles, and how ADHD manifests differently across age groups.
  • The discussion also includes evidence-based approaches to managing symptoms and emphasizes the need for understanding and flexibility in home, work, and educational environments.

📺 Watch the episode: Season 29, Episode 4 – ADHD

💡 Why it matters: ADHD touches many Nebraskans, whether directly or through family and community. Better understanding of the condition helps reduce stigma, strengthens support systems.

🎞️ About Consider This: Consider This is a weekly half-hour public affairs program on Nebraska Public Media, now in its 29th season. Recorded in UNO’s television studio as part of a production class led by Michael Pacholski, episodes are produced by students from the UNO School of Communication. Hosted by Cathy Wyatt, the show convenes expert voices to help Nebraskans better understand the issues shaping their communities.

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

Located in one of America’s best cities to live, work and learn, the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. With more than 15,000 students enrolled in 200-plus programs of study, UNO is recognized nationally for its online education, graduate education, military friendliness and community engagement efforts. Founded in 1908, UNO has served learners of all backgrounds for more than 100 years and is dedicated to another century of excellence both in the classroom and in the community.

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