ADHD: Zero To Sixty In 3.5 Thoughts

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4.5 • 622 Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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On this week's episode of the pod, we are joined (again!) by Dr. Craig Chepke, board-certified psychiatrist to talk about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We outline prevalence of ADHD among children, and discuss limitations of data based on gaps in clinical criteria for diagnosis, particularly among girls. We discuss causes of ADHD (what is known and unknown) and discuss different presentations of ADHD symptoms. We chat about the sudden rise in ADHD diagnoses among millennial women and the lack of clinical criteria for ADHD in adults. We summarize treatment and management options for people diagnosed with ADHD. We wrap up by debunking myths and misconceptions regarding ADHD. (02:34) Prevalence and Diagnosis of ADHD (05:01) Causes and Genetics of ADHD (07:58) Neurotransmitters and Brain Function in ADHD (09:25) Epigenetics and Environmental Factors (11:38) Diagnosis and Gender Differences (14:38) Comorbidities and Impact of ADHD (20:42) Symptoms and Impulsivity in ADHD (25:52) Diagnosing ADHD in Children and Adults (31:56) Changes in ADHD Diagnosis and Social Media Influence (44:31) Diagnosing ADHD and Finding a Healthcare Provider (47:19) Myths and Misinformation about ADHD (51:52) Treatment Options for ADHD (58:52) Non-Pharmacological Options for ADHD (59:25) Final Thoughts And to see all of our sources referenced during the episode, check out the bottom or our episode page on our website: https://www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/adhd-zero-to-sixty Find us on all social media platforms! Substack: https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbiasedscipod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/unbiased-science-podcast/posts/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/unbiasedscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbiasedscipod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JMSODgbC5auqScduzYVZn Link to our shop for Unbiased Science merch and our personally recommended items for you: https://unbiasedscipod.carrd.co/ Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to [email protected], with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. The information provided herein do not represent the views of our employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:54.8	Welcome to Unbiased Science, where we bring scientific method to the madness.
0:59.1	We're your host, Dr. Jessica Steyer and Dr. Andrea Love. And this week, we are joined again by Dr. Craig Cheapke, board certified psychiatrist,
1:06.1	who joined us recently for an amazing episode on postpartum depression.
1:11.3	That was such a fantastic conversation that we invited Craig back to talk about another mental health issue slash disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, ADHD.
1:24.0	Craig, I'm going to read your very impressive bio right now to introduce you to the world once again.
1:29.3	So Dr. Craig Chepke is a board certified psychiatrist and has been named a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
1:37.6	He attended NYU School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Duke University.
1:42.6	In addition to his clinical practice,
1:45.2	Dr. Chekke is an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry for Atrium Health. Dr. Chekke
1:50.5	has special interests in treatment resistant and serious mental illness, movement disorders,
1:56.5	sleep medicine, and ADHD. His approach is to personalize treatment to each individual person
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