In this episode, we discuss:
What is ADD/ADHD? Is there a difference? 1:52
Can you be diagnosed with both the inattention and hyperactivity subsets of ADHD? 4:27
How long do you need to have these symptoms to be diagnosed with ADHD? 4:42
If my child is showing symptoms at home, is that enough to be diagnosed with ADHD? 5:01
Why do you need to have symptoms in multiple settings? 5:34
What methods are used for screening patients with ADHD and why? 6:29
Is ADHD my fault? Is it because of my parenting technique? Is it because my child is lazy? 7:06
Do parents sometimes have undiagnosed ADHD as well? 8:21
Do symptoms of ADHD apply to all activities? 9:00
Can I get ADHD as an adult? 10:12
How come I was never diagnosed with ADHD as a child if I likely had it? 11:52
How does ADHD affect children in school? 12:33
Is ADHD associated with any other mental health conditions? 13:06
What is the treatment for ADHD? 14:14
What are some behavioural strategies to try in ADHD? 15:20
Should you try these strategies only at school/work, or at home as well? 15:20
What medications are used for ADHD? 16:38
How do these medications work? 17:27
How effective are these medications? 17:40
How do you know if the medications are working? 18:40
Can you be on these medications long-term? 19:03
Should I take these medications only when going to school/work? 19:34
What are the side effects of these medications? 20:12
What resources do you recommend for ADHD? 20:35
CADDRA: https://www.caddra.ca
CADDAC: https://caddac.ca/adhd/
Totally ADD: https://totallyadd.com
Email: thedoctordictionary@gmail.com
Twitter: @TheDrDictionary
Peer reviewed by Dr. Stephen Gelber, staff psychiatrist at North York General Hospital in Toronto, Canada
Original music by Nicholas and John Bragagnolo
DISCLAIMER:
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