ADHD has become one of the most talked-about mental health conditions online, but separating genuine symptoms from everyday forgetfulness, distraction and personality traits can be surprisingly difficult.
In this episode of Vision of Health, we take a closer look at what ADHD really is, how it can present beyond the stereotypical image of a hyperactive child, and why so many adults are only being diagnosed later in life.
Joining Dr Frankie is Dr Judith Mohring, a consultant psychiatrist with more than 25 years of experience working with ADHD. She is also the founder of ADHDEd, a platform focused on helping clinicians and patients better understand the assessment and treatment of ADHD.
We explore why ADHD can be missed for years, particularly in women, what happens in the brain, the connection between ADHD and emotional regulation, eating behaviours and sleep, and what changing hormones can mean for symptoms. We also look at medication, exercise, diet, GLP-1 receptor agonists and some of the latest thinking around the biology of ADHD.
In this episode you'll learn:
00:30 Do I Have ADHD or Is Social Media Telling Me I Do?
03:10 Diagnosed With ADHD in Midlife: What It Changes
04:27 What Is ADHD? Understanding the ADHD Diagnosis
06:40 ADHD Symptoms: Why It Doesn’t Always Look Like Hyperactivity
10:17 Why ADHD Is Often Missed or Diagnosed Later in Life
13:01 ADHD, Social Media and Screen Time: Is TikTok Making Us Less Focused?
14:14 ADHD and Dopamine: What’s Actually Happening in the Brain?
18:36 ADHD, Distraction and Hyperfocus: Why You Get Sidetracked
20:23 Is ADHD Genetic? Can ADHD Be Passed From Parents to Children?
23:02 Who Should Get Assessed for ADHD? When Do You Need a Diagnosis?
25:50 ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Sensory Overload and Autism
32:21 ADHD Time Blindness: Why You’re Always Running Late
35:14 ADHD and Binge Eating: How ADHD Can Affect Eating
36:57 ADHD in Women: How Hormones, Perimenopause and Menopause Affect Symptoms
ADHD isn't simply a question of whether you're distracted, late, energetic or forgetful. As this conversation makes clear, it can be much more nuanced than that, and a diagnosis doesn't necessarily mean that something is \"wrong\" with you. For some people, understanding how their brain works can provide a new framework for both their challenges and their strengths.
Learn more about Dr Judith Mohring: @adhded.with.drjudith
Website: https://www.diversediagnostics.co.uk/
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