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Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Dr. Kruse employs Donald Trump to highlight virtually all of the symptoms of ADHD, and uses the lens of ADHD to explain Mr. Trump's behavior.

2019

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Coming to Terms With Mental Health Labels

Do people have mental health illnesses, diseases, disorders, or conditions?

Nov 27, 2023

Coming to Terms With Mental Health Labels

Nov 27, 2023

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The Monstrous Impact of Ozempic

The world can’t afford millions of prescriptions for the weight loss and diabetes medication Ozempic.

Nov 30, 2023

The Monstrous Impact of Ozempic

Nov 30, 2023

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Psychiatry: The Most Scientific Branch of Medicine

Squishy and subjective psychiatry pairs well with rigorous scientific method for exploring and improving our lives.

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Be Careful Who You Hang Out With

The genes of our high school friends influence our subsequent behaviors

Nov 13

Be Careful Who You Hang Out With

Nov 13

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Psychiatric Diagnosis is Broken

Ruling in, rather than ruling out, is one small step to fixing it

Nov 6

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Nov 6

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The Stimulant Epidemic Messes With All Of Us

Will new DEA regulations make things better or worse?

Oct 29

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Oct 29

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Don’t Let Medical Screening Tools Mislead You

Walking faster or strengthening your grip is no guarantee of longer life

Oct 21

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Oct 21

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A Supplement With a Knack for Strange Effects

An antidote for poisoning also thins mucus and may help treat depression, OCD, and ADHD

Oct 15

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Oct 15

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Tolerance to Medications Isn’t Always Bad

Most individuals continue to respond to therapeutic doses of their stimulants

Oct 11

Tolerance to Medications Isn’t Always Bad

Oct 11

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Hive Mind in Medicine Harms People

Drugs are being prescribed inappropriately because “everybody is doing it”

Oct 4

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Oct 4

John Kruse MD, PhD

John Kruse MD, PhD

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Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, father of twins, marathon runner, in Hawaii. 100+ ADHD & mental health videos https://www.youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

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