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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

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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