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The ADHD Epidemic: "90% Of ADHD Goes Undiagnosed In Adults!" (Why You Can't Focus)
Manage episode 488108190 series 2607449
Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches.
In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria
(01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed
(03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions
(06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry
(08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap
(11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis
(15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained
(18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized
(21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences
(27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits
(31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD
(39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD
(46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus
(50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship
(01:11:38) - First steps and treatment options
Learn more about Dr. John Kruse:
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9
Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/
Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.com
Watch full episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/@seankim
Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
198 episodes
Manage episode 488108190 series 2607449
Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches.
In our conversation we discuss:
(00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria
(01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed
(03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions
(06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry
(08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap
(11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis
(15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained
(18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized
(21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences
(27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits
(31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD
(39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD
(46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus
(50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship
(01:11:38) - First steps and treatment options
Learn more about Dr. John Kruse:
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9
Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/
Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.com
Watch full episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/@seankim
Connect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
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