77. Dr. Kojo Sarfo on ADHD in Women: Presentations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Today I am joined by Dr. Kojo Sarfo a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist to discuss all things ADHD.

Connect with Dr. Sarfo: https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo

This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more here.

Dr. Sarfo and I dive into the following topics…

+ What is ADHD? How does it present and how do these presentations change depending on age and gender?

+ What is the diagnosis and treatment process for ADHD?

+ ADHD vs. ADD

+ Are ADHD medications addictive and Dr. Sarfo's perspective on prescribing them

+ Is ADHD more often a primary and secondary diagnosis and how delayed diagnosis impacts this

+ the importance of a balanced diet, good routine, and healthy habits on for ADHD

+ Dr. Sarfo's favorite ADHD resources

+ how to support a peer that has ADHD and supporting your child if they have ADHD

+ so much more!

Mentioned In The Episode…

+ Ep. 75 Adolescent Substance Use feat. Dr. Jay Faber

+ Ep. 39 Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep

+ https://www.additudemag.com/

+ https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kojosarfo

+ https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD

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