Dr. Stephen Faraone is a distinguished professor and leading expert on ADHD, known for his extensive research and advocacy efforts. In the conversation, he delves into the ADHD Evidence Project, combating misinformation surrounding ADHD. He discusses the interplay of genetics and environment in ADHD development and debunks prevalent myths about treatment. Faraone emphasizes the legitimacy of ADHD as a medical diagnosis, highlights effective management strategies, and encourages a broader understanding of identity for those affected.
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Evaluating Experts
Evaluate experts by checking Expertscape and PubMed.
Look for publications in peer-reviewed journals, not just books.
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Pyramid of Evidence
Single patient observations are the lowest level of evidence.
Higher levels include systematic clinical trials and meta-analyses.
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Large Study Criteria
Prioritize large studies and meta-analyses over small studies.
Large studies, with over 2,000 participants, offer more reliable findings.
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This week, we’ve got an incredible guest, Dr. Stephen Faraone, one of the world's foremost experts on ADHD.
Let me just give you a quick rundown of just how influential Dr. Faraone is:
He has authored over 700 journal articles, editorials, chapters, and books
Listed as the eighth-highest producer of High Impact Papers in Psychiatry from 1990 to 1999 as determined by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).
In 2005, the ISI listed him as the second-highest cited author in the area of ADHD.
In 2019 and 2020, his citation metrics placed him in the top 0.01% of scientists across all fields.
In 2002 he was inducted into the CHADD Hall of Fame
Currently, Dr. Faraone serves as a distinguished professor of psychiatry, physiology, and neuroscience at SUNY Upstate Medical University and president of the World Federation of ADHD.
So yeah, this guy knows what he’s talking about when it comes to ADHD and if you only listen to one episode of the podcast this year, I’d suggest this one.
One of the focal points in this conversation is the ADHD Evidence Project, which Dr. Faraone started to help fight misinformation about ADHD and give free access to the information we have about ADHD. On the site - which can be found at ADHDevidence.org - you can find the International Consensus Statement, which provides 208 statements strongly supported by ADHD research. In the episode we get more into what went into the process of making the statement and the standards of research.
In the episode, we also discuss evidence-based treatments, debunk common myths, and discuss what really works when managing ADHD.
If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/202
This Episode's Top Tips
Stick to treatments that have been proven effective through rigorous studies. Large studies and meta-analyses are more reliable than small studies when determining ADHD treatments.
Not all ADHD treatments you find online are helpful—be cautious of sources that aren't peer-reviewed. Beware of misinformation as well as misleading information that can lead you down the wrong treatment path.
While some alternative treatments may help, their effects are often significantly smaller compared to standard stimulant medication. When thinking about approaching what we do to help manage our ADHD, we want to think about the magnitude of the effect and do the things that will help the most first.
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