The Truth About ADHD in Adults: Harvard’s Dr. Chris Palmer Explains the Research

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<p>Have a hard time staying focused?</p><p>Do you start projects and never finish them? Are you frustrated with your hyperactive brain?</p><p>Your brain simply needs help, and today you’re going to learn exactly what to do about it, thanks to the expert advice of today’s guest Dr. Chris Palmer.</p><p>Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric hospital in the nation, for almost 30 years. He is also the Founder and Director of the recently launched Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll also learn:</p><ul><li>What ADHD really is.</li><li>The simple (and sneaky) signs of ADHD.</li><li>What your doctor will be looking for to diagnose your ADHD.</li><li>What ADHD meds actually do in the brain.</li><li>How a person on the autism spectrum could improve their symptoms.</li><li>What to look at before jumping to medication.</li><li>How an elimination diet works and why you should try it.</li><li>The specific types of exercise your brain needs to get you out of a funk.</li><li>What you need to stop doing to make your brain healthier.</li></ul><p> </p><p>To listen to Dr. Palmer's first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, check out the episode right before this one, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-140" target="_blank">Reset Your Mental Health: The Diet & Nutrition Protocol from Renowned Harvard MD</a></p><p>For more resources, including links to Dr. Palmer's work, studies, and tips to implement everything you learn, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-141" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast resources page.</p><p>Listen to the episode about Mel’s deeply personal story of her own diagnosis of ADHD: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-76" target="_blank">6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow Mel:</p><ul><li>Watch the episodes on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/45OWCNr</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb</a></li><li>The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/49bg4GP</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB</a></li><li>TikTok: <a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v</a></li><li>Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46PVnPs  </a></li></ul><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>