Casting Light on Adult ADHD: A Conversation with Dr. Lenka Staun

10/24/23 • 33 min

More and more adults are diagnosed with ADHD, and many suspect they might have it. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Lenka Staun, an expert in psychosomatic medicine and the head of the Outpatient Clinic of the International Psychoanalytic University Berlin. Together, we take a closer look at Adult ADHD, distinguishing it from other mental health disorders, evaluating its prevalence and how it often remains undiagnosed since childhood. We also dive deep into the role of the environment in either concealing or intensifying ADHD symptoms.
But that's not all. As we delve further, we gain insights into ADHD's significant influence on academic and professional performance. Highlighting the three pillars of managing Adult ADHD - daily essentials, emotion regulation through psychotherapy, and medication, we equip you with practical tools to combat the daily challenges. Further, we explore the importance of getting attuned with emotions and their physiological manifestations, constructing a supportive community and the profound impact of these on improving life with ADHD. Join us for this discussion as we navigate the complex world of adult ADHD together.
Useful links:
International Psychoanalytic University Berlin: https://www.ipu-berlin.de/en/
More on mentalization-based therapy for adults with ADHD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7451325/
ADHD community & trusted source of strategies and information about ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/

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Smart & Well - Casting Light on Adult ADHD: A Conversation with Dr. Lenka Staun

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Hello and welcome to Smart and Well , a podcast supporting mental health and well-being for students and early career researchers . Today we are talking about Attention Deficit Disorder in Adulthood , or short adult ADHD .

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When we hear the term ADHD , most of us probably think of restless kids in medication like Ritalin . But what exactly is AD