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“I Have Adult ADHD. My Wife Suffers From It.”

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on November 4, 2024

We know that adult ADHD has significant effects on adults with the diagnosis. New research examines its effects on spouses and relationship partners without ADHD.

We know that adult ADHD has significant effects on adults with the diagnosis. New research examines its effects on spouses and relationship partners without ADHD.

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CBT Must Be Adapted for Adults With ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on July 5, 2024

CBT for adult ADHD can be highly effective. A study shows If therapists aren't familiar with ADHD, they will treat mood and anxiety, ignore ADHD, and the results will be poor.

CBT for adult ADHD can be highly effective. A study shows If therapists aren't familiar with ADHD, they will treat mood and anxiety, ignore ADHD, and the results will be poor.

Only one in five TikTok videos on ADHD is rated as helpful in a study. Scroller beware!
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TikTok and ADHD Misinformation

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on June 15, 2024

If you are using social media as your source of information, read this first. Only one in five ADHD-related TikTok videos studied was deemed based on "useful" information.

If you are using social media as your source of information, read this first. Only one in five ADHD-related TikTok videos studied was deemed based on "useful" information.

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ADHD as Dimensional

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on May 7, 2024

Is it difficult to see where ADHD stops and not having ADHD begins? That's because it is not that sort of "thing." Read more about this important way to better understand ADHD.

Is it difficult to see where ADHD stops and not having ADHD begins? That's because it is not that sort of "thing." Read more about this important way to better understand ADHD.

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What Comes After an Adult ADHD Diagnosis?

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on January 27, 2024

Are you left searching for help after an adult ADHD diagnosis? Psychoeducation is usually the first step. This is how psychoeducation for adult ADHD works.

Are you left searching for help after an adult ADHD diagnosis? Psychoeducation is usually the first step. This is how psychoeducation for adult ADHD works.

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Adult ADHD and the Workplace

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on November 22, 2023

The workplace is often a source of frustration for adults with ADHD. However, there are some easy steps co-workers can take to support adults with ADHD that will benefit everyone.

The workplace is often a source of frustration for adults with ADHD. However, there are some easy steps co-workers can take to support adults with ADHD that will benefit everyone.

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Giving Voice to Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on October 18, 2023

As an adult with ADHD, do you feel like your experience is dismissed? The stories of these adults may validate what you're feeling.

As an adult with ADHD, do you feel like your experience is dismissed? The stories of these adults may validate what you're feeling.

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Prescribed Stimulants for ADHD and the Risk of Addiction

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on July 17, 2023

Do you worry that stimulant treatment for ADHD for you or a loved one will cause addiction? Two recent longitudinal studies show that stimulants do not create addicts.

Do you worry that stimulant treatment for ADHD for you or a loved one will cause addiction? Two recent longitudinal studies show that stimulants do not create addicts.

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Cardiovascular and Other Health Risks for Adults With ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on October 10, 2022

A recent study showed that ADHD is a risk for cardiovascular disease. Exercise will help with this but also offers several other health and cognitive benefits for adults with ADHD.

A recent study showed that ADHD is a risk for cardiovascular disease. Exercise will help with this but also offers several other health and cognitive benefits for adults with ADHD.

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Self-Compassion and Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on September 8, 2022

Adult ADHD makes life a little trickier to manage. Slip-ups are the name of the game. Self-compassion is also part of surviving and thriving. Read more about why and how.

Adult ADHD makes life a little trickier to manage. Slip-ups are the name of the game. Self-compassion is also part of surviving and thriving. Read more about why and how.

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Unplanned Pregnancy, Sexual Health, and Adult ADHD

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on August 30, 2022

Prevention is not sexy, but it is essential for good sexual health for adults with ADHD. If you or a partner has ADHD, read here about reducing pregnancy and other risks.

Prevention is not sexy, but it is essential for good sexual health for adults with ADHD. If you or a partner has ADHD, read here about reducing pregnancy and other risks.

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ADHD in High-Functioning Adults

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on June 29, 2022

Adults with ADHD can achieve great things and struggle at the same time, but they cite some potential strengths that may help to guide others toward success

Adults with ADHD can achieve great things and struggle at the same time, but they cite some potential strengths that may help to guide others toward success

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What Happens When ADHD Goes to College?

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on June 24, 2022

Moving away to college is stressful for any student. But what if you have ADHD? Check out this blog for some advice for success if you or a loved one is a student with ADHD.

Moving away to college is stressful for any student. But what if you have ADHD? Check out this blog for some advice for success if you or a loved one is a student with ADHD.