Shoshana's Summer Playlist (5/5): What happens in your brain when you pay attention? with Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Summary
Host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleiter explores the mind-body connection, focusing on attention. Computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordi Kani Seidlar discusses brain-machine interfaces for tracking covert attention. Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani then clarifies ADHD as an attention regulation issue, addressing diagnostic disparities, strengths, and management strategies beyond medication.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The importance of attention and focus
Sponsor segments: Kohler, Kashi, and Chicken
TED Talk: Medhi Orte-Kindy Seidlar on attention and brain interfaces
Sponsor segments: Kashi and Capital One
Introduction of Dr. Sasha Seidlar and her work
Defining ADHD: Beyond the 'deficit' stereotype
ADHD strengths and the 'superpower' debate
The rise in ADHD diagnoses: Over- or under-diagnosis?
Gender differences in ADHD presentation and diagnosis
Advice for parents: Recognizing ADHD in children
Personal experience and critiques of the DSM criteria
Navigating the grief and 'lost time' of late diagnosis
Treatment options: Behavioral tools and the Focus Genie app
The role of community and support in managing ADHD
Self-exploration and next steps for suspected ADHD
Sponsor segments: Capital One, Schwab, and Iowa lottery
Promotion for the Endwell Project conference
Credits and final sponsor reads
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