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Brain Function 101- why medicine helps those with ADHD
There’s a commonly held belief that people with ADHD should just try harder, but this doesn’t usually work. The symptoms of ADHD are...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Jan 26, 2019


What if we don’t treat ADHD?
A lot of people worry about medication side effects, want to be all natural, or just plain forget to take their medicines. What’s the...

kristen
Jan 12, 2019


Top 10 Posts of 2018
I know it seems like I’m jumping on the bandwagon, but posting the top 10 blog posts at the end of the year serves several purposes....
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Dec 29, 2018


JOMO: Joy of Missing Out
As we hear holiday songs of joy and cheer, it’s a great time to talk about the Joy of Missing Out: JOMO. This winter break don’t waste...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Dec 22, 2018


Genetics of ADHD
I have recently written What is ADHD? Why do some develop it? and What does brain imaging tell us about ADHD? Both of these help to show...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Dec 15, 2018


What does brain imaging tell us about ADHD?
We now are able to look at the brain in ways that show its development and function. Studies have shown that kids with ADHD have smaller...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Dec 8, 2018


What is ADHD? Why do some develop it?
ADHD was first recognized as a behavior problem, but now we know it’s a developmental disorder. Don’t worry though. Having a...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Dec 1, 2018


2018 International Conference on ADHD recap
I was excited to attend the 2018 International Conference on ADHD with a group of ADHDKC board members. I’ll try to recap some of the...

kristen
Nov 24, 2018


Learn to Learn
Studies consistently show that people who know how to learn and have grit are more successful than people who are smart but don’t have...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Nov 17, 2018


6 tips to de-stress
We all have stressful things happen, but what can we do about it? Learning to de-stress is possible. 1. Exercise You’ve heard that...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Nov 10, 2018


Change your perspective: Be Positive!
How often do you get stuck in negative thoughts? It can happen to any of us, but when it does, we stop being productive. Sometimes all it...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Nov 3, 2018


My medicine stops working too soon! What can I do?
Teens have long days. The most common medicines they use to manage ADHD symptoms last 8-12 hours. It isn’t surprising that stimulants...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Oct 27, 2018


Screen Time Limits
We all waste time on our screens. Companies pay to find ways to encourage people to use their sites. They use psychology to make you want...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Oct 21, 2018


SPIN Cycle
Dr. Ed Hallowell is a well known expert on ADHD. He often talks of the SPIN Cycle and how people must learn to harness energy from their...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Oct 13, 2018


Catastrophizing: When the sky is falling…
It’s not uncommon for us to automatically think the worst when something unexpected or negative happens. If you think life is one...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Oct 6, 2018


10 Secrets of Productivity
What can you do to be the most productive? Our top 10 secrets of productivity are found here! Make the most out of your time with these...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Sep 29, 2018


“Yet” A little word with big potential
We’ve all been frustrated when things get tough, but why do some people seem to trek on and succeed while others give up? They’re...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Sep 22, 2018


Watch Out for Rejection Sensitivity
People with ADHD tend to have something unofficially called rejection sensitivity or rejection sensitive dysphoria. Watch out for this!...
Kristen Stuppy, MD
Sep 15, 2018


How can you get better sleep?
We’ve all heard that sleep is important for our mental and physical health, yet it always seems we don’t get enough. Screens, homework,...

kristen
Sep 8, 2018


What happens when we’re sleep deprived?
Problems from sleep deprivation are seen everywhere. I hear parents say they need more and that their kids need more. Even teens often...

kristen
Sep 1, 2018
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