EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 1H 13M
The ADHD Epidemic: "90% Of ADHD Goes Undiagnosed In Adults!" (Why You Can't Focus)
from Growth Minds with Sean Kim · host Sean Kim
Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria(01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed(03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions(06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry(08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap(11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis(15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained(18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized(21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences(27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits(31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD(39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD(46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus(50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship(01:11:38) - First steps and treatment optionsLearn more about Dr. John Kruse:YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.comWatch full episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/@seankimConnect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
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Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches.In our conversation we discuss:(00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria(01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed(03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions(06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry(08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap(11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis(15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained(18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized(21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences(27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits(31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD(39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD(46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus(50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship(01:11:38) - First steps and treatment optionsLearn more about Dr. John Kruse:YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.comWatch full episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/@seankimConnect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
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