[CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of mental/psychiatric disorders; drug abuse/dependency]

Welcome to the first episode in my “Media Misdiagnosis” series, with each episode discussing a single psychiatric disorder, examining how the disorder is portrayed in mainstream media, and analyzing how accurately said disorder is depicted, dispelling common misconceptions.


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[00:00] - Intro
[02:35] - What is ADD & How Does It Manifest In Behavior?
[06:55] - What Is The Difference Between ADD & ADHD?
[13:50] - How Is The Disorder Treated?
[18:47] - The Dangers Of Misdiagnosis
[23:50] - The Worst Side Effect Of All...
[24:59] - Conclusion
[25:47] - Outro/Patrons


VIDEOS:

Understood's ADD/ADHD vid:    • ADD/ADHD | What Is Attention Deficit ...  
The Cantina's ADHD vid:    • The Simpsons Perfectly Represented AD...  


ARTICLES:

Stimulant Treatment For ADD/ADHD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Adderall Use By College Students: https://sites.uci.edu/morningsignout/...

ADHD Medication Hinders Academic Performance: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...

Medicating Children For ADD/ADHD: https://pediatrics.aappublications.or...

Big Pharma & ADD/ADHD: https://newrepublic.com/article/13706...

Ritalin Lawsuits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti....

Evidence Of Overdiagnosis/Overtreatment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Manufactured Epidemic: https://www.scientificamerican.com/ar...

Toddlers Medicated For ADHD: https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/...


MUSIC:

All music by the legendary Kevin Macleod: "Cool Vibes", "Covert Affair", "Deadly Roulette"