About this episode

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D. discusses medical gaslighting and its impact on individuals with ADHD.

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., explains medical gaslighting and why ADHD brains may be more susceptible; how to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge; how to minimize the risk of gaslighting; and what to do if you've been gaslit. Resources: Medical Gaslighting Free Download: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Research Read: 9 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Deciding on ADHD Medication Read: "Medical Gaslighting Convinced Me That I Didn't Have ADHD" Read: "You Couldn't Possibly Have ADHD" Access the video and slides for podcast episode #597 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/medical-gaslighting-adhd-concerns/ Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine ( additu.de/subscribe ) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

People in this episode

Host: ADDitude

Guest: Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• medical gaslighting
• ADHD
• doctor-patient communication
• mental health
• healthcare education

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Organizations: ADDitude

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