597- Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns
From ADHD Experts Podcast by ADDitude
March 10, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 597
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
Keywords
- medical gaslighting
- ADHD concerns
- doctor communication
- healthcare
- mental health
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Organizations: ADDitude
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