Expert £15 Pub Psychology Talk & Mingle in London: ADHD - Busting your myths

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About us
Work in (or study) psychology, neuroscience or healthcare? Want to learn while meeting like-minded people in London? You're in the right place.

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The Agenda
18:00 - 19:00 - Arrivals & icebreakers
Feel free to arrive whenever you can after work! Arrive, mingle and grab drinks. There will also be psychology themed icebreakers (optional).
19:00-19:30 - Ellie Dommett's ADHD talk
Learn something new.
19:30 - 19:45 - Q and A
Question time - ask questions about ADHD, how it affects your brain, medication and anything else you'd like to know!
19:45 - 20:00 - Break time & teaser question
A chance to continue conversations, mingle, get drinks, share knowledge and reflect. We'll also give you a teaser psychology question to ponder during the break.
20:00 - 20:30 - Pub psychology quiz
Test your knowledge with an interactive pub quiz! In groups, you’ll be answering a few psychology themed questions using your phones**.**
20:30-onwards - more mingling and drinks
You’re more than welcome to stay for drinks after the event has ended. A group of us will always stay so feel free to join.

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The Talk

In this talk you'll learn:

• What's ADHD and how common is it? In many cases people are diagnosed with ADHD as a child but sometimes it's diagnosed later as an adult. ADHD symptoms may improve with age, but many adults with the condition continue to experience challenges. What are the brain changes in ADHD? Are more people being diagnosed with the condition and if so, why?

• What's the impact of ADHD? Research shows lots of possible differences in the brains of people with ADHD when compared with those without the condition. Learn how ADHD can affect your behaviour. Is there a link between ADHD and substance use or how much you earn? How can ADHD impact women specifically?

• Can you manage ADHD without drugs? For adults with ADHD, medicine is often the first treatment offered. But can you get addicted to ADHD medication? Medicine may not be the only answer. You'll understand how else you can manage ADHD (not everyone sees their ADHD as something to be managed which should remembered & respected).

Plus much, much more!

The Speaker

Professor Ellie Dommett joined King’s College in January 2015 to develop and establish the BSc Psychology degree. Ellie leads the ADHD research lab at King's. Her neuroscience work centres around a brain structure called the superior colliculus and its potential role in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the impact of psychostimulant drugs on the structure. Her research focuses on the use of educational technology, including lecture capture and virtual learning environments.
Prior to joining King’s, she held a lectureship at the Open University and was a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University. She has qualifications from Sheffield University (BSc Psychology, PhD Neuroscience, PCHE), King’s College London (MSc Neuroscience) and the Open University (BA Humanities and MA Online and Distance Education) and is a Principal Fellow of the HEA.

Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. Please see further info here: https://buytickets.at/conn8cting/1624463

The Venue
We have exclusive use of the green room (upstairs) at the Star of Kings pub. Further details about the pub can be found here. Following feedback from a previous event, we'll make sure our private room is warm and cosy!
Just a short stroll from Kings Cross station, this pub is known for its selection of craft beers and cocktails. You'll also find a highly recommended selection of Mexican food to choose from.
One of the few traditional pubs in Kings Cross, the Star of Kings boasts a large beer garden and classic arcade games downstairs.

FAQs – Pub psychology events

Who attends these events?
This event is open to anyone regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. We welcome a range of age ranges - most attendees are in their 20s and 30s. People attend if they have an interest in the subject matter and want to socialise. We also have a number of attendees who work (or aspire to work) in psychology/healthcare or related fields and want to expand their professional network.

Will you sell tickets on the door?
No! All our tickets are sold before the event so please don't arrive on the day as you'll be turned away. Pub psychology events are popular and tend to sell-out. Please get a ticket in advance! Tickets can only be bought on our Ticket Tailor page. Please see further info here: https://buytickets.at/conn8cting/1624463

I’m not sure if I’ll arrive in time after work. Should I still come?
Yes! If you have a ticket, please come whenever you can (ideally before the talk begins). For pub psychology events, talks begin 1 hour after the scheduled start time. This gives you time to settle in, meet others and grab a drink or food. Please double check the event agenda on Ticket Tailor (the platform we use to sell tickets) as times vary depending on the event.

Will I be able to socialise?
Yes! Based on feedback, we’ve added loads of opportunities for socialising. Many people attend alone and please do reach out if you want to be introduced to others or need support. For pub psychology events, we recommend arriving early for ice breakers. We’ll have a pub psychology quiz arranged in groups after the expert talk and there’s always a friendly group of us who’ll stay for drinks afterwards.

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