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.
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
I do have a big problem with those who take either side so vigorously: The Functional Medicine Guys announce with great certainty that all of us Traditional Psych guys don't have a clue.
ADHD Medication Axiom: Burn Rate Assessments are Required. Let me make this easy: If you don't know your burn rate, your doc will have significant problems adjusting ADHD Medications. Period.