Podcast 447: Addressing Adolescent ADD & ADHD with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Sami Timimi

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author <a href="https://www.samitimimi.co.uk/">Sami Timimi</a> about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 1 of a 2 part series I am doing with Dr. Timimi, so be sure to tune in again soon when part 2 is released!</p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p><strong>ELO Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to </strong><a href="https://elo.health/"><strong>elo.health </strong></a><strong>and entering code DRLEAF.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="http://zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF</strong></a><strong> and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a&nbsp;top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <p><strong>2:00</strong> Sami’s amazing work</p> <p><strong>3:10</strong> The failures of the current mental healthcare system</p> <p><strong>6:11, 24:00</strong> Why we urgently need to redefine mental health culture</p> <p><strong>12:18</strong> The reality be