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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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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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Sorting Medical Causation from Connection

Genetics provides a surprising way to help detect the causes of human physical and mental health conditions

Nov 4

Sorting Medical Causation from Connection

Nov 4

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Triggers of Gun Violence are Not What You Think

Unthinking Violence: We need to understand that 80% of gun murders are spontaneous, thoughtless, decisions.

Oct 29

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Oct 29

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Don’t Call it a Mood Swing!

Emotions, moods, and temperaments describe different things.

Oct 21

Don’t Call it a Mood Swing!

Oct 21

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Changing Your Brain Can Change Your Mind

An individualized approach to neurofeedback may finally make it a valued treatment for mental health conditions.

Oct 14

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Dementia, Anxiety and ADHD Benefit from the Same Meds

Blood pressure medications can rescue brains from a range of conditions

Oct 6

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Don’t Take Creatine to Boost Brain Power

The popular supplement helps build muscle, but your brain isn’t a muscle

Sep 25

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Changing Telehealth Prescribing Rules Will Kill People

DEA regulations to punish US telehealth businesses will restrict access for those most likely to benefit from stimulants and other…

Sep 18

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Sep 18

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Mental Health is Not Just Due to Good or Bad Genes

Genetics shape our traits in a number of complex ways.

Sep 15

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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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