ADHD sucks, but not really | Salif Mahamane | TEDxUSU

In current society, people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) tend to struggle if not suffer. ADHD is not a disease, but a neuro-cognitive profile. This means that it results in a unique way of thinking. We must ask ourselves, where did ADHD originate and is it a real problem?

Salif shares a current hypothesis regarding ADHD’s root, and an alternative perspective – including many benefits – about how we interact with it at our schools and homes.

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Salif is currently a doctoral candidate in the Experimental and Applied Psychological Program of USU. He manages Dr. Kerry Jordan’s Multisensory Cognition Lab on a daily basis. His research focuses on the cognitive and neurophysiological effects of being exposed to and immersed in natural environments. Salif enjoys long walks in the mountains and hunting, fishing, camping. He also loves gardening and plans for his future homestead. Salif loves that he doesn’t know how to raise his son of two years old. But he is determined to try.

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ADHD in adulthood is often misdiagnosed. Here are the signs you need to know - straight from a leading psychologist.

In this interview, Dr. Judy answers...
- How common is ADHD in adulthood?
- What is the difference between adult ADHD and ADD?
- What are some common misconceptions when it comes to adults who either believe they have ADHD or have received the diagnosis of ADHD?
- What percent of children recover from ADHD and what percent of people have it in adulthood?
- A lot of adults think they have ADHD. When does it go from being "a lack of attention" to full-blown adult ADHD?

Dr. Judy and Kyle's discussion provides eye-opening insight to the adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

ABOUT THE SERIES:
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adulthood can hold you or someone you love back in all areas of life.

From causing relationship issues to interfering with work productivity, and even to co-occurring with other mental health issues like substance abuse, anxiety, and depression, adult ADHD is pervasive—especially when it goes undiagnosed.

Millions of adults are living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Without education or treatment, ADHD can lead to chronic fatigue, anxiety, disorganization, and issues at work and at home. This series provides the education and solutions needed to better manage adult ADHD and ultimately live a more productive, happier life.