ADHD and trauma

Dr. Monica Johnson joins Laura to talk about a topic that comes
up a lot on ADHD Aha!: ADHD and trauma. She explains how
trauma and ADHD can look alike and whether ADHD can lead to
trauma. Dr. J, as she’s known, also talks about misdiagnosis,
treatment, and how to support someone who’s struggling. 


This episode contains discussion about trauma, PTSD, and
examples of traumatic events. It’s intended for educational
purposes, but may not be for everyone. You can visit
mentalhealthhotline.org, or rainn.org for
support.


Related resources


6 ways ADHD and PTSD can look alike

Trauma, learning differences, and kids of color (from The
Opportunity Gap podcast)

MissUnderstood: The ADHD in Women Channel



Timestamps


(04:05) Dr. J defines trauma


(05:18) The difference between trauma and PTSD


(07:59) Can trauma cause ADHD? Can ADHD cause trauma?


(09:51) Misdiagnosis


(16:50) What happens when you have both ADHD and trauma


(19:25) Possible treatment


(23:54) How can caregivers and loved ones support someone who has
ADHD and trauma?


(28:13) More on ADHD and... on the MissUnderstood
podcast channel


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