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

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ep74 (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 (https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo) This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more https://www.mindsoother.com/blog/using-please-mastery-skills-to-maintain-emotional-control (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…+ https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/ep75 (Ep. 75 Adolescent Substance Use feat. Dr. Jay Faber) + https://pod.link/1463051730/episode/169f8c8ef4d798b5a3a8bea9f78bb2eb (Ep. 39 Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep) + https://www.additudemag.com/ (https://www.additudemag.com/) + https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kojosarfo?lang=en (https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kojosarfo) + https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD (https://www.youtube.com/c/HowtoADHD) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC (https://amzn.to/3A69GOC) EPISODE SPONSORS 🛋This week's episode is sponsored by https://teencounseling.com/shepersisted (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, t