Rethinking Adult ADHD

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How Can I Explain My Adult ADHD to People I Know?

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on July 2, 2026

In my work with adults with ADHD, I've often been asked if there is something clients can give to loved ones to explain their experiences with adult ADHD. Here is my offering.

In my work with adults with ADHD, I've often been asked if there is something clients can give to loved ones to explain their experiences with adult ADHD. Here is my offering.

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'You Don’t Outgrow ADHD and You Don’t Outlast It'

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on January 31, 2026

Health and well-being don't jump to mind when discussing adult ADHD, and neither do poor health, suffering, disability, and shortened life expectancy—but they should.

Health and well-being don't jump to mind when discussing adult ADHD, and neither do poor health, suffering, disability, and shortened life expectancy—but they should.

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Adult ADHD and Perfectionism

Russell Ramsay, Ph.D., ABPP on March 16, 2025

Life with adult ADHD is often a frustrating mix of keeping expectations realistic but then being self-critical when facing setbacks. Perfectionism might be the culprit.

Life with adult ADHD is often a frustrating mix of keeping expectations realistic but then being self-critical when facing setbacks. Perfectionism might be the culprit.

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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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