ADHD Is Not the Only Diagnosis: Differential and Diagnostic Hierarchy

Why does it feel like everyone thinks they have ADHD lately? In this episode, two psychiatrists discuss the differential of ADHD. They explore how social media trends (like viral TikTok videos) are fueling ADHD self-diagnosis, and they emphasize the importance of careful evaluation. You’ll learn how to think through whether it’s ADHD vs. look-alike conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, sleep deprivation, or even just chronic stress and burnout. The doctors also talk about the burnout mental health providers are facing with so many people seeking ADHD meds, and they share their balanced approach to diagnosing and treating attention issues in an evidence-based way.

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