On ADHD: Diagnosis and Treatment
About this episode
This episode discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD with expert insights from Dr. Anne McBride.
In this episode of On the Mind, host Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher speaks with Dr. Anne McBride, a senior child and adolescent psychiatrist and professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Drawing on her extensive expertise in psychopharmacology, Dr. McBride walks through the diagnostic process—from behavioral assessments and developmental history to common challenges in distinguishing ADHD from other conditions. They explore evidence-based treatment options, including the nuances of stimulant and non-stimulant medications, as well as behavioral therapy and complementary strategies. This conversation offers a clear, comprehensive overview of ADHD from a clinician with decades of experience.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher
Guest: Dr. Anne McBride
Topics covered
- ADHD
- diagnosis
- treatment
- psychopharmacology
- behavioral therapy
Keywords
- ADHD
- diagnosis
- treatment
- psychopharmacology
- medications
- behavioral therapy
- child psychiatry
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine
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