8 Years of ADHD Treatment Advice in 20 Minutes (From a PMHNP Who's Seen It All)

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Wondering if you have ADHD? Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jon Murphy breaks down 8 years of clinical experience diagnosing and treating adult ADHD.

This episode reveals what actually happens during ADHD assessment and how practitioners really make medication decisions.

Jon explains the ADHD symptoms doctors look for beyond just attention problems, including executive function issues, the hyperfocus-inattention cycle, and why family history matters.

Learn how ADHD testing works, what differentiates real ADHD from anxiety or depression, and why some "perfect students" still have undiagnosed ADHD.

You'll discover the clinical framework for spotting authentic ADHD presentations across work, relationships, and daily life. Jon shares how stimulant medication decisions are made, what environmental factors can mask symptoms, and why he never immediately dismisses someone seeking ADHD diagnosis.

Whether you're considering ADHD evaluation, questioning a previous assessment, or supporting someone through the process, this episode gives you the practitioner's perspective on adult ADHD diagnosis and treatment.

Perfect for anyone curious about ADHD signs in adults, the diagnostic process, or how ADHD medication really works.

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