Joel T. Nigg

Joel Nigg, a clinical psychologist and ADHD research director at Oregon Health and Sciences University, dives into the neuroscience of the ADHD brain. He explains why kids excel at video games yet struggle in lectures, unraveling the brain's unique attention processes. Nigg discusses how stimulant medications work to 'calm' ADHD brains and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches. He also highlights advances in neuroimaging and brain circuitry that can reshape our understanding of ADHD diagnostics and emotional regulation.