Did ADHD suddenly explode, or did we broaden the diagnosis while making modern life harder to tolerate?

A recent JAMA study found ADHD diagnoses accelerated after DSM-5 and again after COVID

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Hope + honesty.
Curiosity + rigor.
That’s the standard.
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If approved, the bottleneck won’t be “vibes.” It’ll be workflow, staffing, monitoring, cost, and access.
Which is the biggest barrier?👇
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The supplement industry makes ~$200B/year
Most products were never FDA-approved
Yet patients trust them more than prescription meds
Some supplements work
Many don’t
Natural ≠ safe
Here’s the unfiltered 60-second breakdown 👇
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Which pillar breaks down most often?
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What we shouldn’t do:
❌ Say antidepressants have no role
❌ Ignore decades of data
That’s not science it’s ideology
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#MentalHealth
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The headline is coming:
“Exercise is as effective as antidepressants.”
Depression isn’t one disease.
Treatment isn’t a zero-sum game.
Personalized care > ideology.

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First-line antidepressants should evolve
In this video, I explain why mirtazapine is often a better first move when MDD comes with:
• Insomnia
• Weight loss
• Stimulant use
• Sexual side-effect concerns
Watch 👇
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Semaglutide… for alcohol use disorder? 👀

A major 2025 randomized trial showed:
⬇️ Heavy drinking days
⬇️ Cravings
⬇️ Alcohol consumption

This challenges how we think about addiction and who might benefit from GLP-1 meds
👟🧠 #Psychiatryunfiltered
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MAOIs aren’t “last resort” meds they’re under-used power tools.
Avoiding MAOIs isn’t caution
It's lost opportunity for patients who deserve better.
This is psychiatry unfiltered
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The month after psychiatric hospitalization is the danger zone.
The first 30 days = life or death for many
Follow up. Pick up meds. Use your safety plan
Hospitalization is the start of the work, not the cure
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My book pick this month is a classic I still recommend to patients:
It’s old-school CBT, but the skills are timeless: challenging distortions, building healthier habits
Not for everyone but extremely practical for many
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Adult ADHD: Current Trends and Emerging Research (2025 Update) - Shrinks In Sneakers Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has traditionally been seen as a childhood condition — but in recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in ADHD among adults. As awareness g...

ADHD isn’t just for kids anymore.

Diagnosis rates are skyrocketing 📈, and research is finally catching up 🧠.

Are we doing it right? Are we missing key risks? 👀

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