Short Wave : NPR
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Key Points:
- ADHD diagnoses are increasing in the U.S., but emotional dysregulation, a significant aspect observed in some patients since the 1970s, is currently excluded from the official diagnostic criteria in the DSM.
- Dr. Sasha Hamdani argues that emotional dysregulation should be included in ADHD diagnosis and discusses this in her book "Too Sensitive," focusing on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.
- The podcast episode explores the neurological basis of emotional challenges in people with ADHD and aims to raise awareness about this overlooked component.
- Listeners interested in mental health science can engage with NPR by sending questions to shortwave@npr.org and can access the episode on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
