If you are interested in the topic of ADHD from a psychiatric perspective and are looking for practical tips on diagnosis and treatment, this episode is for you! I invite you to another episode of the podcast from the series with mental health specialists! My guest today is Dr. Wenesa Gajos, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, Head of the Adult ADHD Clinic at the Dialog Therapy Center. Ms. Wenesa has over 15 years of experience working with patients. In this episode you will find answers to questions such as who to go to for an ADHD diagnosis, what the first visit to a psychiatrist looks like, what forms of treatment are available and ways to support both people with ADHD and their loved ones. I invite you to listen! Psychoeducational recommendations psychoeducational group at the Dialog Therapy Center IG: / centrumterapiidialog English-language magazine www.attitudemag.com books: “Mini ADHD Coach” by Alice Gendron, “My kobiety z ADHD” by Aleksandra Pflumio, “Miłość z ADHD. How to Care for Relationships with Neurodiverse People” Anita Robertson, “Dirty Laundry” Richard Pink, Roxanne Emery This episode was produced courtesy of the TakTo recording studio in Warsaw. IG: / studiotakto I publish episodes on Thursdays every two weeks. I invite you to listen, comment, follow, and share your thoughts. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 00:52 - About me 1:28 - Patronite 1:45 - Start of the conversation: What is ADHD? 4:36 - Symptoms related to attention disorders 6:33 - Symptoms related to hyperactivity 11:19 - Symptoms related to impulsivity 14:03 - Where to go for a diagnosis and who makes it? English: 15:49 - DIVA-5 Questionnaire 18:40 - Goals of ADHD diagnosis 21:38 - ADHD and depression 24:20 - ADHD and trauma and cPTSD 27:34 - What are the benefits of an ADHD diagnosis? 30:03 - What is the first visit to a psychiatrist's office like? 34:20 - What can be recommended for dealing with ADHD? 36:17 - What medications are available for ADHD and how do they work? 40:26 - Side effects of ADHD medications 41:26 - Treatment of ADHD and eating disorders 43:40 - Second-line drug - Atomoxetine 45:51 - Will ADHD medications have to be taken for the rest of your life? 49:53 - Are ADHD medications addictive? 52:52 - What substances can ADHD medications interact with? 55:29 - ADHD Medications and Mental Health Hygiene 57:25 - ADHD and Ferritin and Folic Acid Levels 59:14 - What Does a Follow-Up Visit Look Like and When to Go for It? 1:00:55 - Psychoeducational Recommendations 1:04:02 - How to Support Loved Ones with ADHD? 1:05:38 - ADHD Often Coexists with Other Disorders 1:08:11 - Patronite PATRONITE https://patronite.pl/adhdziewczyny CONTACT [email protected] PODCAST LINKS https://linktr.ee/adhdziewczyny SOUND Karol Skrzypiec / IG: / karol_skrzypiec