ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
I now have a blog/column on The Huffington Post! My first post is on the difference (and similarities) between ADHD and OCD. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-sarkis-phd/is-it-adhd-ocd-or-both_b_887220.html And here's the column's main page: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-sarkis-phd
Is it possible that the impulsivity and quick-thinking that accompanies ADHD may also boost creativity? And what role does medication have in that creative process? Does stimulant medication hamper creativity, or boost it? The ADHD brain may not be held back as much by constraints on thinking. In a study by Abraham et al. (2006), adolescents [...]
Here's a link to the story on adult ADHD that ran last night on WPLG's 11pm news. http://www.local10.com/health/27944048/detail.html
My video about having ADHD has really resonated with a lot of people. The more people I can help, the better. Remember, you are not alone! http://youtu.be/X4_KG9utB2A
Here's my video for www.Additudemag.com on the different feelings you may go through after you are diagnosed with ADHD. http://youtu.be/p1GmZFgXuYA
Great article on adult ADHD in NY Times. And there are quotes from two of my favorite people, Ari Tuckman Psy.D. and Russell Barkley Ph.D.! Health Speed Bumps on the Way to an A.D.H.D. Diagnosis By LESLEY ALDERMAN Published: May 13, 2011 Undiagnosed, the disorder can wreak havoc on relationships and one’s self-esteem. But getting a [...]
My name is Erica Merson and I am doctoral student from University of Maryland, College Park. I am conducting a research study to learn more about the experiences of mothers of children with ADHD to eventually use this knowledge to improve the understanding and treatment of families of children with ADHD. I am contacting you because [...]
May is Mental Health Month. (Or Mental Health Awareness Month, depending on the website.) :) Here are some resources you might find helpful: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): www.nami.org NAMI StigmaBusters is "a network of dedicated advocates across the country and around the world who seek to fight inaccurate and hurtful representations of mental illness". [...]
Did you know that the ADHD brain may have a thinner cerebral cortex than the non-ADHD brain? The cerebral cortex is the thin tissue that covers the cerebrum. It's the cerebrum's outer layer. It's sometimes called the "gray matter" of the brain. In an American Journal of Psychiatry editorial, Rachel G. Klein Ph.D. reviews studies regarding [...]
My review of Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists has been posted at Metapsychology Online Reviews. It can be read at: http://metapsychology.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=book&id=6045&cn=390 An excerpt: "One of the many great features of this book is that even before it addresses specific disorders and medications, it provides the reader with a thorough background regarding the biology of psychiatric [...]