ADHD and You

Google can’t tell if you have ADHD or not. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO If you search “Do I have...” on Google, the first suggested phrase you’ll see is “Do I have ADHD?” And it’s easy to see why. The quizzes and self-diagnosing tests (I’ve gone through a few of them) are extremely relatable — especially when you do them while putting off chores. But here’s the thing: ADHD can easily be misdiagnosed. There are two sides to this argument. Are there too many people being diagnosed with ADHD? Or too few? First, we spoke to Dr. Allen Frances, who believes ADHD is being overdiagnosed. He pointed to the number of studies done in the US, Taiwan, Iceland, and Canada showing that the youngest kid in a classroom was consistently more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than the oldest kid. He says this problem is also due to time constraints faced by doctors. On the other hand, Dr. David Goodman argues that ADHD is being underdiagnosed — especially for women. ADHD is harder to diagnose in women because while hyperactivity is common in men and boys, inattentiveness is more common for women and girls. He also argues that there is a pattern in psychiatry where mental disorders are dismissed before being taken seriously. One thing’s for sure: A professional evaluation will always be better than Googling for self-diagnosing tests for ADHD, because misdiagnosis happens often and can be dangerous. For more information, check out the video above. Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H Or on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a commonly misunderstood mental health condition. This video discusses what ADHD is and what the symptoms are (ADD and ADHD). The video also discusses treatment options to help with ADHD symptoms: medication and psychotherapy. Finally, the video touches on recent research that highlights the use of video games as a treatment option for ADHD. This video was made by McMaster students Abhiti Kuhad, Veronica Iskander, Sundas Ramzan and Nirushaa Pathmanathan in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program Subscribe Now: https://www.youtube.com/@DemystifyingMedicineMcMaster?sub_confirmation=1 This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health. Copyright McMaster University 2019 #DemystifyingMedicine, #MentalHealth References: Ramtekkar, U. P., Reiersen, A. M., Todorov, A. A., & Todd, R. D. (2010). Sex and age differences in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms and diagnoses: implications for DSM-V and ICD-11. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 49(3), 217-228. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3101894/ Rucklidge, J. J. (2010). Gender differences in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatric Clinics, 33(2), 357-373. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20385342 Hodgkins, P., Shaw, M., Coghill, D., & Hechtman, L. (2012). Amfetamine and methylphenidate medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: complementary treatment options. European child & adolescent psychiatry, 21(9), 477-492. doi:10.1007/s00787-012-0286-5 Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). What is ADHD? Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html Sprich, S. E., Burbridge, J., Lerner, J. A., & Safren, S. A. (2015). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for ADHD in adolescents: clinical considerations and a case series. Cognitive and behavioral practice, 22(2), 116-126. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2015.01.001 Geffen, J., & Forster, K. (2018). Treatment of adult ADHD: a clinical perspective. Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology, 8(1), 25–32. doi:10.1177/2045125317734977 Wilens, T. E., & Spencer, T. J. (2010). Understanding attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder from childhood to adulthood. Postgraduate medicine, 122(5), 97–109. doi:10.3810/pgm.2010.09.2206 National Institute of Mental Health. (2019). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. (2019). Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml#part_145449. Bailey, E. (2019). Adderall vs. Ritalin: An ADHD Medication Comparison. ADDitude. Retrieved from https://www.additudemag.com/adderall-ritalin-adhd-medication-comparison/ Sigler, U. (2019). ADHD Looks Different in Women. Here’s How — and Why. ADDitude. Retrieved from https://www.additudemag.com/add-in-women/ Storebø, O. J., Pedersen, N., Ramstad, E., Kielsholm, M. L., Nielsen, S. S., Krogh, H. B., … Gluud, C. (2018, May 9). Methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents - assessment of adverse events in non-randomised studies. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012069.pub2 Faraone, S. V. (2018). The pharmacology of amphetamine and methylphenidate: relevance to the neurobiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and other psychiatric comorbidities. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 87, 255-270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2018.02.001 Waite, R. (2010). Women with ADHD: It is an explanation, not the excuse du jour. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 46(3), 182–196. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6163.2010.00254.x Knouse, L. E., & Safren, S. A. (2010). Current status of cognitive behavioral therapy for adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Psychiatric Clinics of North America. W.B. Saunders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2010.04.001 Parekh, R. (2017). What is ADHD?. American Psychiatry Association. Retrieved from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/adhd/what-is-adhd Davis, N. O., Bower, J., & Kollins, S. H. (2018). Proof-of-concept study of an at-home, engaging, digital intervention for pediatric ADHD. PLoS ONE, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189749

James Phillips was diagnosed with ADHD in the fourth grade. His diagnosis lead him on a journey of many ups and downs, from medication to moderation, from becoming the model student to losing his sense of self. For many students, finding the right way to manage your ADHD is a journey, and in this Talk, James discusses managing his diagnosis in the way that works best for him. This Talk was given at TED-Ed Weekend in New York City. To learn more, go to https://www.ted.com/attend/conferences/special-events/ted-ed-weekend The TED-Ed Clubs program supports students in discovering, exploring and presenting their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. In TED-Ed Clubs, students work together to discuss and celebrate creative ideas. Club Leaders receive TED-Ed's flexible curriculum to guide their Members in developing presentation literacy skills to help inspire tomorrow's TED speakers and future leaders. To learn more about TED-Ed Clubs or to start your own club, go to http://ed.ted.com/clubs.