77. Dr. Kojo Sarfo on ADHD in Women: Presentations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! Today I am joined by Dr. Kojo Sarfo a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist to discuss all things ADHD.Connect with Dr. Sarfo: https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more here.Dr. Sarfo and I dive into the following topics…+ What is ADHD? How does it present and how do these presentations change depending on age and gender?+ What is the diagnosis and treatment process for ADHD?+ ADHD vs. ADD+ Are ADHD medications addictive and Dr. Sarfo's perspective on prescribing them+ Is ADHD more often a primary and secondary diagnosis and how delayed diagnosis impacts this+ the importance of a balanced diet, good routine, and healthy habits on for ADHD+ Dr. Sarfo's favorite ADHD resources+ how to support a peer that has ADHD and supporting your child if they have ADHD+ so much more!Mentioned In The Episode…+ Ep. 75 Adolescent Substance Use feat. Dr. Jay Faber+ Ep. 39 Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep+ https://www.additudemag.com/ + https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kojosarfo+ https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHDSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSORS🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% off your first order!Follow Along With Sadie and She Persisted...+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by SHE PERSISTED LLC

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