Humanity Working ADHD 2.0 with Dr. Edward Hallowell
Jun 28, 2021
Dr. Edward Hallowell, a leading authority on ADHD and author of over 20 books, discusses groundbreaking insights into the condition. He challenges traditional views, highlighting ADHD's potential for creativity and innovation. Misconceptions are debunked, with an emphasis on the underdiagnosis of women. Hallowell presents ADHD's strengths alongside its challenges and introduces the Variable Attention Stimulus Trait (VAST) as a reframing tool. The conversation also delves into how music, exercise, and pets play a vital role in enhancing focus and emotional well-being.
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Hallowell's ADHD Discovery
- Dr. Edward Hallowell discovered he had ADHD in 1981 during a child psychiatry fellowship.
- He describes having a "race car brain with bicycle brakes," symbolizing a powerful but hard-to-control mind.
ADD vs ADHD Confusion
- The term ADD was changed to ADHD in the 1990s, causing confusion.
- ADHD now includes primarily inattentive and combined types, but ADD is still commonly used colloquially.
Gender Bias in ADHD Diagnosis
- ADHD primarily inattentive occurs more in females, leading to fewer diagnoses.
- Girls and women often go undiagnosed because they lack disruptive behavior and are mischaracterized as shy or anxious.