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229: Expert Edition: Dr Amit Mistry, Sports & Exercise Psychiatrist. Athlete Mental Health

The Physical Performance Show

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The Role of Genetics in ADHD

Is it a fair observation that there might be a strong streak of ADHD type behavior among some of those athletes? I think it's distinct between traits, so we all have traits, and then distinguishing that to them. Because sport, in principle, is beautiful. It's such a great way of using, as an outlet for energy. But if we tip the balance and it becomes dangerous, it's not important to others, that's where this duty of care steps in again. If we can manage that, and we can mitigate the risks of overuse injuries, and exercise addiction, then that can be functional. We don't need to pathologize that, and manage that.

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