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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.

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Nov 27, 2023

Coming to Terms With Mental Health Labels

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

Coming to Terms With Mental Health Labels

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Nov 30, 2023

The Monstrous Impact of Ozempic

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

The Monstrous Impact of Ozempic

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Invisible Illness

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6d ago

Is Sex Why ADHD Exists?

Nature Selects for (F)risky Sexual Behavior

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Jun 27

Does EDHD explain ADHD?

The term Energy Deficiency Hyperactivity Disorder, designed to help advance research and treatment, will likely increase confusion and…

Does EDHD explain ADHD?

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Jun 21

Is Taking this Smart Drug Smart?

In the US, only pirates have access to piracetam

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Jun 16

Thyroid Hormone: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Rather than worry about natural versus synthetic thyroid hormone, many should be questioning taking it at all.

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Jun 6

Boo! Hiss! It’s Histamine!

Often cast as the villain, histamine actually plays a complex role in our lives.

Boo! Hiss! It’s Histamine!

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May 29

Hypnosis Isn’t Just Hype

This neglected therapy can change brains and bodies for the better.

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May 23

Do Digital Detoxes Really Help?

Getting off your device has multiple benefits for your life and brain

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May 18

Psychiatry Is Missing the Boat on Biomarkers

Recent gains in neuroscience are likely to overthrow much of our current mental health diagnostic system.

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John Kruse MD, PhD

John Kruse MD, PhD

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Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, gay father of twins, marathon runner, in Hawaii. 200+ free ADHD & mental health videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

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