AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
ADHD Experts Podcast
495- Health Equity in ADHD: Addressing Racial Disparities in Diagnosis & Treatment
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Napoleon Higgins discusses racial disparities in ADHD care, addressing structural racism and stigma. They explore challenges faced by black individuals in diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the impact of factors like trauma and poverty. The episode highlights the importance of cultural competence in psychiatry and advocating for educational rights for comprehensive treatment.
01:03:09
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Structural racism and socioeconomic inequalities contribute to racial disparities in ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
- Misdiagnosis and lack of comprehensive evaluation can lead to missed opportunities for proper ADHD treatment.
Deep dives
Barriers to Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Black Communities
Structural racism and lack of access to care contribute to the challenges faced by Black children and adults in receiving proper ADHD treatment. Issues such as limited access to care, stigma surrounding ADHD, and mistrust of the medical community serve as significant barriers to effective diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Napoleon Higgins emphasizes the importance of addressing these barriers to ensure adequate care for individuals with ADHD.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode