About this episode

The episode discusses adult ADHD, autism, and anxiety with Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, focusing on diagnosis and misconceptions in mental health.

Dear Diary, in episode 92, we chatted with Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Psychiatry in Motion, to unpack adult ADHD, autism, anxiety, and why so many people go undiagnosed for years. From executive dysfunction and late diagnoses in women to medication, lifestyle habits, and social media misconceptions, this conversation challenges what most people think they know about mental health. If you've ever wondered, "Is it anxiety or something else?" this episode is for you. Dr. Ahmed Al-Khatib, MD IG Psychiatry in Motion ⁠ Sign up for our Newsletter! ⁠ ⁠ Ask us questions ⁠ ⁠ Find travel jobs ⁠ ⁠⁠ The Physio Diaries IG ⁠⁠

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT, Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

Guest: Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, MD

Topics covered

• adult ADHD
• autism
• anxiety
• mental health
• diagnosis
• executive dysfunction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Psychiatry in Motion

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