{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Nimble Youth ","title":"Episode 32 - ADHD and Anxiety, Part 2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1095,"description":"Summary\n\nIn this episode of the Nimble Youth Podcast, host Matt Butterman and pediatric mental health expert Dr. Gretchen Hoyle delve into the complexities of ADHD and anxiety in children and teens. They discuss the prevalence of these overlapping conditions, the effects of medications on each other, and the importance of addressing both issues simultaneously. The conversation highlights the risks of untreated ADHD and anxiety, the challenges parents face in seeking treatment, and the need for a balanced approach to medication. Ultimately, the episode aims to provide hope and guidance for parents navigating these difficult topics.\n\nTakeaways\n\nAbout 40% of kids with ADHD also have anxiety.\nTreating ADHD without addressing anxiety can worsen anxiety symptoms.\nSSRIs can sometimes activate ADHD symptoms in children.\nMonotherapy may not be effective for kids with both ADHD and anxiety.\nParents often find it easier to treat ADHD than anxiety.\nThere is a stigma around using medication for anxiety in children.\nManaging anxiety is crucial; you can't just grit through it.\nUntreated ADHD can lead to significant academic and social issues.\nThere is a higher risk of substance abuse with untreated ADHD.\nEarly intervention can significantly improve outcomes for children. \n\nTitles\n\nNavigating ADHD and Anxiety in Youth\nThe Interplay of ADHD and Anxiety Medications\n\nSound bites\n\n\"Sometimes SSRIs can activate ADHD symptoms.\"\n\"Monotherapy doesn't always work for ADHD and anxiety.\"\n\"Hopeful takeaways for parents feeling overwhelmed.\"\n\nChapters\n\n00:00 Understanding ADHD and Anxiety Overlap\n02:08 The Impact of Medications on ADHD and Anxiety\n07:58 Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy\n09:39 Parental Perspectives on Treating ADHD and Anxiety\n17:35 Risks of Untreated ADHD and Anxiety","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/h--qUaWpX4AVtgW1NGPKvLDD1Xx7NflxElKMX5dzn_8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZDY5/MDgwYjg4N2E4YTFl/ODA2ODdlNjJjOTQ5/MmZjOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}