Exploring Misconceptions and Treatment Approaches for ADHD

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The belief that ADHD is caused by a lack of dopamine or a chemical imbalance in the brain is scientifically false and has been discredited. There are no brain scans or blood tests to diagnose ADHD; it is based on assessments and criteria which can be influenced by patient and physician biases. While ADHD is a real condition, the focus should not just be on diagnosis but also on developing an undiagnosis plan to help individuals overcome the challenges associated with ADHD. Treatment approaches for ADHD should include medication and behavioral practices to improve functioning and quality of life, with the goal of eventually no longer needing a diagnosis if the condition no longer significantly impacts daily functioning.

In this new episode Steven sits down with the American behavioural design expert, Nir Eyal.

Nir’s career has focused on behavioural engineering and helping businesses to develop habit-forming products. His work explores the intersection of psychology, technology, and business, and has earned him the label of “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology”. Since 2003, he has co-founded two technology companies, worked as a consultant in product design and taught as a lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir is the author of 2 bestselling books, ‘Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products’ and ’Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.’

In this conversation Nir and Steven discuss topics, such as: