Causes and Symptoms of ADHD: An Overview

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Multiple causes converge on the brain's executive system, leading to self-regulation issues and symptoms of ADHD such as inattention, distractibility, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. The surface features are just the tip of the iceberg; the real problem lies in the malfunctioning executive functions in the mind. These functions, primarily located in the frontal lobe, are responsible for behaviors and interactions throughout the brain.

Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain? What are your treatment options and how can they help? In Part 1, we talk racing thoughts, brilliant brains and the causes and effects of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with the world’s leading expert, Dr. Russell Barkley who is A BIG DEAL. Psychologist, retired professor of clinical psychiatry, author and speaker, Dr. Barkley has a personal connection to ADHD and has studied it for nearly 40 years. Is it all cute quirks? Nope. It’s serious business. But next week, we’ll hear about tips and tricks and self-love from 3 more experts — Jessica McCabe of How to ADHD, René Brooks of Black Girl Lost Keys and ADHD researcher Jahla Osborne. I’M TRYING NOT TO USE A BUNCH OF EXCLAMATION POINTS. It’s exciting.

Dr. Russell Barkley’s website dedicated to education and research on ADHD

Dr. Barkley’s book, Taking Charge of Adult ADHD

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