{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Between The Stacks","title":"Mental Health Matters:  ADHD","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/53e64cfe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1806,"description":"In a continuation of our MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS series, clinical licensed therapist, Coleman Thompson, weighs in on the topic of ADHD.  He talks about some red flags (difficulty focusing, forgetfulness, restlessness) but stresses it is important to rule out any other underlying causes. He discusses treatment strategies for both children and adults: setting realistic goals, structure, the use of technology, reward systems, and flexibility. He also highlights the strengths of people with ADHD including their creativity and depth of knowledge on topics of interest. Family support plays an important role for people managing ADHD. Resources discussed in the podcast:\nThe Anxious Generation by Dick Schwartz\nScattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder by Gabor Mate\nADDitude (digital online magazine)   https://www.attitude.mag.com/\nHuberman Lab  (podcast on health issues)   www.hubermanlab.com\nPeer reviewed medical articles  www.healthline.com\n\nHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org\nMusic from Pixabay \nhttps://www.alcpl.org/\nhttps://www.anewleafcounseling.net/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oFGtZb_qXfkK47m5P4k_LGTPEGHcYdQnRQ9CPyLRTDA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIyMDA0LzE2MjM2/OTk2NjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}