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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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Scheduling Really Will Improve Your Life

Overcoming resistance to using a calendar helps you become the person you want to be.

7h ago

Scheduling Really Will Improve Your Life

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Nature Nurtures Us: 3 Theories Explain Why

Science reveals that nature immersion boosts brain function and mental health

Apr 16

Nature Nurtures Us: 3 Theories Explain Why

Apr 16

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A User’s Guide to Your Powerful, Fragile Prefrontal Cortex

Preserving your personality requires protecting the front of your brain. Here’s how.

Apr 9

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Apr 9

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Does The Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Save Lives?

The value of suicide barriers remains unproven.

Apr 1

Does The Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Save Lives?

Apr 1

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Nope, Trump Derangement Syndrome Isn’t a Real Condition

Misuse of mental health labels like “TDS” harms all Americans, and in this case, democracy itself.

Mar 24

Nope, Trump Derangement Syndrome Isn’t a Real Condition

Mar 24

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Unintended Consequences of Over-the-Counter Pain Meds

Recent research highlights the intersection of media and science

Mar 14

Unintended Consequences of Over-the-Counter Pain Meds

Mar 14

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Don’t Blame It All On Trauma

Overlap between PTSD and ADHD shows that it’s always both nature and nurture.

Mar 6

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Mar 6

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Surviving Trump: How to Remain Calm and Carry On

Coping with chaos consists of comprehension, context, and control.

Feb 26

The back of a man in a t-shirt, bearing the quote “Once you have decided that winning isn’t everything, you become a winner.” George Sheehan, M.D. 1918–1993

Feb 26

John Kruse MD, PhD

John Kruse MD, PhD

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

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