194. Treating ADHD Without Medication: Tips to Improve Focus & Productivity feat. Dr. Nick Nissen

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English - June 29, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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#194 Today's guest is Dr. Nick Nissen— a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, journalist, and expert in ADHD. In his concierge psychiatry practice, Nissen Clinic, he uses a suite of evidence-based treatments to get to the root of ADHD without using stimulant medications. In this episode, we discuss:

+ Genetic and environmental components of ADHD

+ Self-diagnosing and misdiagnosing ADHD

+ The pros & cons of using stimulants to treat ADHD

+ Ways to improve executive functioning without using stimulant medications

+ Strategies for staying organized & improving motivation for people with ADHD

+ How people with ADHD can improve their focus

+ Recommended resources for people with ADHD

+ Daily habits people with ADHD should try to implement

Dr. Nissen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nissen/

MENTIONED

+ Nissen Clinic

+ Getting Things Done

+ Atomic Habits

+ Bullet journal

+ Shimmer

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