Understanding ADHD & Depression with Lakeisha Love

Did you know that ADHDers are four times more likely to develop depression than neurotypicals? In fact, some experts think that as many as 70 percent of ADHDers will be treated at some point in their lives for depression. Today we continue our series on ADHD and it’s comorbidities, this week discussing depression. Joining us is Lakeisha Love, a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner in Family Medicine. Like so much with ADHD, there’s still a lot we’re figuring out when it comes to how depression shows up in the life of an ADHDer. Listen in as Lakeisha Love helps shed some light on what we do know.

• Having witnessed patients grappling with ADHD challenges in primary care, Lakeisha Love recognized the limitations of diagnosis and treatment in that setting. She decided to align with ADHD Online due to the founders' personal experiences with ADHD, which drove them to establish a telemedicine company that could offer global accessibility to proper diagnosis and treatment. Lakeisha was drawn to the mission of dismantling mental health stigma surrounding ADHD and believed in the profound positive impact that tailored care could bring to individuals' adult lives.

This episode discusses the connection between ADHD, depression, suicide and suicide ideation. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, there is help. Call or text the number 988 to connect directly to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If you do not live in the United States, here is a list of resources for help and support in other countries around the world.

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Resources:

• The new Refocused logo was designed by Sissy Yee at Berlin Grey, LLC.

• Video production assistance is provided by the wonderful people at Deksia.

• The theme music for Refocused was created by Louis Inglis, a songwriter and composer in Perth, Australia who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2020 at the age of 39. To learn more about his work, check out his online studio here. You can also email Louis directly here.

For more information on ADHD Online and ADHD assessments, medical management, and teletherapy, check out ADHDonline.com.