National Public Radio interviewed me this week to comment on a research publication about a revised adult ADHD screener developed in coordination with the World Health Organization. What the journalist didn't know at the time, that I will share with you, is that I was a pre-publication peer reviewer on ... Read More
Category: Patient Education
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Oct2016
Emotional reactivity, what mental health professionals call emotional dysregulation, is often seen in ADHD children and adults. The reactivity is characterized by sudden, intense reactions, usually impatience, annoyance, or irritability. While not a symptom formally recognized by DSM 5 diagnostic criteria, research demonstrates its presence in many ADHD patients. Many ... Read More
October 18, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
05
Sep2016
As a member of the National Board of Directors for CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD Association), I am a proud supporter of the grassroots efforts made by the 124 chapters/affiliates nationally available to people and families who deal with ADHD on a daily basis.
Here in the Baltimore region, we ... Read More
September 5, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
16
Aug2016
Psychiatric Times interviewed Dr. Goodman about the unrecognized prevalence of ADHD in adults over age 50. The Psychiatric Times, , a profession psychiatric print newspaper, is distributed to 30, 000 U.S. psychiatrists. You can listen to the concise 6 minute interview and learn more about ADHD that persists throughout one ... Read More
August 16, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
11
Aug2016
I was invited to assist with background information on ADHD in women and offered my insights on the gender differences when dealing with ADHD. I invite you to read the article and celebrate the increased attention to the gender differences of ADHD.
ADHD in women is now an ongoing topic of ... Read More
August 11, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
04
Jul2016
The use of medication in treating ADHD is highly recommended by many professional organizations who focus on ADHD (American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, American Psychiatric Association) to name a few U.S. organizations. However, ADHD medications' effects may be specific to inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, and ... Read More
July 4, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
04
Jul2016
Despite decades of articles on the science and research of ADHD, it never ceases to amaze me when I have a conversation with people who don't believe in ADHD. While I understand concerns of "the label" and "bad medicine", I have seen thousands of patients who, when treated for the ... Read More
July 4, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
12
Mar2016
Since the recent publication of our literature of published research on ADHD in adults over age 50, several news outlets have been interested in bring this subject to the public eye. ADHD in adults persists throughout one’s life. It does not go away because you got your AARP card or ... Read More
March 12, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
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Jan2016
It appears that the topic of ADHD in older adults is catching some attention. I was invited by Ann Fisher of WOSU Radio (NPR affiliate) in Columbia, Ohio to discuss adult ADHD especially in older adults. The host, Ann, asked insightful questions about identification and diagnosis in older adult and how ... Read More
January 27, 2016David W. Goodman, MD
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Jan2016
In my previous blog, I wrote, in general, about the increasing obstacles set up by insurance companies to restrict psychiatric medications to patients. Today, I'll tell you a specific example of how a medication dosing thoughtful established for a patient was denied despite both clinical and research evidence to support ... Read More
January 24, 2016David W. Goodman, MD