Be Well by Kelly Leveque 349: ADHD in Kids Explained + How The SPECT Brain Scan Guides Care | Dr. Steven Storage
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Storage, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry. We explore how SPECT brain scans can reveal hidden strengths and weaknesses, the different subtypes of ADHD and their unique treatment approaches, and why nutrition, sleep, and movement are so essential for supporting children’s mental health. Dr. Storage also offers his perspective on when medication may be the right choice, how metabolic and mental health are connected, and the simple lifestyle strategies families can start using today to support brain health.
Topics Discussed:
→ How do SPECT scans help with ADHD?
→ What are the types of ADHD?
→ How does nutrition support brain health?
→ When is ADHD medication needed?
→ How are metabolic and mental health linked?
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Timestamps:
→ 00:00:00 - Introduction
→ 00:02:21 - Path to Functional Medicine
→ 00:04:34 - SPECT Scan Overview
→ 00:08:58 - Improving Your Brain Scan
→ 00:12:37 - Understanding Strengths & Weaknesses
→ 00:14:09 - ADHD Superpower
→ 00:18:40 - ADHD & IQ
→ 00:21:09 - Treating Different Types of ADHD
→ 00:26:07 - Deciding When to Medicate
→ 00:29:54 - Adderall
→ 00:32:12 - Nutrition & Brain Health
→ 00:33:44 - Lifestyle Interventions
→ 00:38:10 - Lunchbox Ideas & Children’s Nutrition
→ 00:40:09 - Exercise Recommendations
→ 00:43:06 - Children’s Sleep Routine
→ 00:47:12 - Supplementation
→ 00:50:17 - Caffeine & ADHD
→ 00:54:23 - Improving Brain Health
→ 00:56:37 - Mental Health & Metabolic Health
→ 00:58:01 - Spiritual Health
→ 00:58:53 - Types of Depression
→ 01:00:46 - Misdiagnosing Bipolar Disorder
→ 01:02:10 - Processing Trauma & Neuroplasticity
→ 01:06:41 - The Future of Psychiatry & Mental Health
Check Out Dr. Steven:
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→ Instagram: @drstevenstorage ; @amen_clinics
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