Friday, May 2, 2025
UBC Robson Square Theatre (C300)
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
A conversation with Dr. Amori Mikami and a film screening about the good, the bad, and the beautiful of ADHD
UBC Connects at Robson Square is pleased to host a conversation with Dr. Amori Mikami (UBC Psychology) and the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC about current ADHD research and the premiere of a video series that is designed to raise acceptance and shift perspectives.
Together, we will dig into stigma and misconceptions about ADHD in today’s society, the biggest social barriers faced by individuals and families navigating this disorder, and imagine what a future of inclusion can look like.
Schedule
6:00PM – 6:30PM: Registration
6:30PM – 6:40PM: Welcome
6:40PM – 7:45PM: Film Screening (with break)
7:45PM – 8:30PM: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Speakers
Amori Mikami (she/her) is a Canada Research Chair and Professor in the Department of Psychology at UBC Vancouver. Dr. Mikami’s work concerns changing the dynamics and biases of peer groups, combatting ADHD stigma, and reducing barriers to mental health assessment and treatment, as pathways to improve social relationships of youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). She authored the treatment manual Parents as Friendship Coaches for Children with ADHD: A Clinical Guide. Dr. Mikami grew up and was educated in the United States (PhD from University of California Berkeley), moved to Canada in 2011, and recently became a Canadian citizen. Learn more at https://PEARL.psych.ubc.ca/
David Rodden-Shortt is a queer filmmaker based in Vancouver. He studied film at Queen’s University and co-founded Lantern Films in 2015. His work has been showcased at numerous local and international film festivals, and he has produced or directed various programs for broadcasters. As a director, his credits include The Empress of Vancouver (2023), which premiered at Toronto’s Inside Out Film Festival and was an official selection at BFI Flare in London; Under the Rainbow (2014), which won Best BC Short Film; and Happytime Social Club, which received multiple award nominations and screened at international film festivals.
Anne Turner holds a BA in History with a minor in Sociology from VIU and a Master’s in Cultural Studies from Athabasca University, focusing on disability and gender studies. As an advocate and educator with lived experience of ADHD, she works to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, incorporating her passion into writing and art. Anne is committed to supporting all people, regardless of diagnosis, in her ongoing journey as an ADHD “Thriver”.
Tana Woods is a mother of three neurodiverse boys and has been navigating the world of ADHD and Autism since 2013. As a member of the Shishalh Nation and a 60’s scoop survivor, she is actively reconnecting with her heritage and uses music and storytelling to bond with her children. Passionate about improving support systems for neurodiverse families, Tana aims to leverage her experience in administration and community involvement to advocate for change with the ADHD Advocacy Society of BC.
Chantelle Morvay is one of the Founders and Chair of ADHD Advocacy Society of BC and a School Board Trustee. She is an “ADHD’er” herself, as are many of her loved ones. Her work and life experiences have led her to connect and work with all levels of government, including provincial, federal, and international organizations in the disability community. She is dedicated to advocating for equitable access to supports for all those with ADHD. Chantelle leads with her heart, deeply rooted in human rights and building meaningful relationships.
