Traumatic brain injury

April 13, 2009

ADHD and TBI: Hopes, Cautions, Medication Protocols: CorePsych Radio

CAT and MRI findings: Often miss functional aspects of TBI and cannot differentiate ADHD: Consider having functional brain imaging to see the problems. Brain injury injures function more clearly than it shows anatomically. SPECT and PET are functional imaging processes to evaluate the locality of the brain dysfunction.
April 8, 2009

ADHD and Bipolar: Controversy Explored at CorePsych Radio

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder may at times 'look' similar, but the differences can spell big trouble for treatment strategies. Tune in to the link at CorePsych Radio to listen to this program on Thursday 4PM EDT, 1 PDT to tease apart the specifics
October 20, 2008

Impulsivity: Is it AD/HD or IED, Intermittent Explosive Disorder?

A little-known mental disorder marked by episodes of unwarranted anger [-sounds like ADD/ADHD at first glance] is more common than previously thought...
July 20, 2008

Understanding ADD/ADHD Medications: Pay Attention to the Details

ADD/ADHD medications at first seems simple - if you have ADD, "Here's the script." Yes, I am suggesting we modify our scripting process. The truth is that ADD/ADHD medications do require specific, precise thinking with clear guidelines - or the entire process of medication management can become dangerous, frustrating, or disappointingly ineffective - with disastrous long term consequences. Problems arise much too often. And they are correctable!