Dr John Kruse
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Weekly Q&A: Adult ADHD / Amygdala
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January 7, 2026
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January 7, 2026
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1:00:48Now PlayingJoin me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
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Videos released this week:
- 50 Years of Adult ADHD
- ADHD and the Amygdala
After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.
- 50 Years of Adult ADHD:
In 1926 Paul Wender and others at the University of Utah published the first study documenting that ADHD persists into adulthood and responds to the same medications that help those with childhood ADHD. In the half century since then there is much greater awareness and acceptance of ADHD, along with more treatment options, but still a lot of room for improvement remains.
- ADHD and the Amygdala:
Much of the research and popular awareness of ADHD focuses on the prefrontal cortex, which contains much of the circuitry involved in executive functions. But other parts of the brain are involved with ADHD as well, including the amgydala, an almond sized and shaped cluster of cells long known to be associated with emotional regulation. One 2024 study demonstrated that neurofeedback directed at amygdala activity improved emotional regulation and other symptoms of ADHD.
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