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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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Do We Need a New Psychiatric Diagnosis for Sluggishness?

An ADHD-adjacent condition deserves attention, but maybe we should take a slow approach

2d ago

Do We Need a New Psychiatric Diagnosis for Sluggishness?

2d ago

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Overwhelmed by the News?

Treat your media like medication, and get the right dose.

Aug 29

Overwhelmed by the News?

Aug 29

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Humans Brains are Less Simple Than We Think

Connections between attention and emotion circuits hint at complex neural-network interactions.

Aug 21

Macaque monkey staring at the viewer and smiling.

Aug 21

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Food Affects How Drugs Work

Acidic meals can alter how medications enter your body.

Aug 15

Food Affects How Drugs Work

Aug 15

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Only You Can Prevent Panic Attacks

Everyone is vulnerable to panic, but knowledge can protect you

Aug 8

Only You Can Prevent Panic Attacks

Aug 8

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Why the Heck Do We Fidget?

Fidgeting serves to tune minds and prevent early death

Aug 1

Why the Heck Do We Fidget?

Aug 1

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Anxiety is an Attention Problem

Altering attention diminishes worry more simply and powerfully than trying to directly conquer the emotional aspects of anxiety.

Jul 25

Anxiety is an Attention Problem

Jul 25

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Should I Drink Tea, or Take L-Theanine?

A simple amino acid may help with focus and sleep.

Jul 19

Should I Drink Tea, or Take L-Theanine?

Jul 19

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/@dr.johnkruse6708

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