Make a Mental Note

In this episode of the Make a Mental Note podcast, Chris Quarto, a licensed psychologist, discusses the basics of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and evidence for and against its existence. Give it a listen and find out why this episode is worthy of a mental note!  Get the show notes on the "Make a Mental Note" page at http://www.chrisquarto.com/ Click here to subscribe to the Make a Mental Note podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/make-a-mental-note/id1035476864?mt=2 Mental Notes: * “Holy trinity” of AD/HD symptoms – hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention (Barkley) * Hyperactivity – overactivity/restlessness; impulsivity – not thinking before acting; inattention – lack of focus, distractibility, short-term memory problems. * Everyone displays characteristics of AD/HD from time to time. Individuals with the disorder display more symptoms on a more frequent basis for longer periods of time on a consistent basis. * Arguments for AD/HD: DNA - se