Mental Health Matters: ADHD

In a continuation of our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS series, clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, weighs in on the topic of ADHD. He talks about some red flags (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, restlessness) but stresses it is important to rule out any other underlying causes. He discusses treatment strategies for both children and adults: setting realistic goals, structure, the use of technology, reward systems, and flexibility. He also highlights the strengths of people with ADHD including their creativity and depth of knowledge on topics of interest. Family support plays an important role for people managing ADHD. Resources discussed in the podcast:

The Anxious Generation by Dick Schwartz
Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate
ADDitude (digital online magazine) https://www.attitude.mag.com/
Huberman Lab (podcast on health issues) www.hubermanlab.com
Peer reviewed medical articles www.healthline.com

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