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50: ADHD from a Psychiatric Perspective with Dr. Achina Stein

Published: March 30, 2023, 3 a.m.

In this episode of the Soaring Child, we are looking at ADHD from a psychiatric perspective, covering topics such as how a child is diagnosed with ADHD, common underlying stressors, dietary changes compared to medication, risks of stimulants, and so much more!

Dr. Achina Stein is a physician, board certified psychiatrist, and has been in practice since 1994. She's also a certified practitioner of the Institute of Functional Medicine, a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and an energy healer. She's the co-owner of her own private practice called Functional Mind.\xa0

She is the bestselling author of the book, What If It's Not Depression: Your Guide to Finding Answers and Solutions and has been interviewed about her pioneering work as a functional medicine psychiatrist on many podcasts and summits.

Tune in to this episode to learn about ADHD from a psychiatrist\u2019s perspective.\xa0

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Key Takeaways

[3:29] - What led Dr. Achina Stein to her current work\xa0

[10:40] - What is the DSM, and how is it created?\xa0

[14:23] - How are children typically diagnosed with ADHD?

[19:55] - Common underlying stressors/root causes\xa0

[21:35] - The importance of healthy digestion, protein, and healthy fats for children with ADHD

[23:03] - Dietary changes compared to medication\xa0

[24:49] - The Burp Test

[28:49] - Risks and side effects of stimulant medications\xa0

[32:52] - Key aspects of treatment plans that are sometimes missed\xa0

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Memorable Quotes

\u201cMy goal for my patients is never to have someone suffer on a long term basis.\u201d

\u201cA diagnosis is only needed if you need accommodations, especially for ADHD\u2026or if you want to go on medicine.\u201d

\u201cWhat the DSM is\u2026it\u2019s the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Disorders where a group of people have come together...They are all deemed experts on some level\u2026And then they decide how a diagnosis is made. And none of these diagnoses are made through any objective data.\u201d

\u201cThere are certain disorders that are considered normal in some cultures that are considered abnormal in other cultures.\u201d

\u201cThe problem with these tests and with the DSM is that it actually says zero - nothing - about cause.\u201d\xa0

\u201cLook at habits. I think many functional doctors miss that.\u201d\xa0

\u201cI see a bigger change in people with a dietary change than I do with medications.\u201d

\u201cI would say 60% of people don't tolerate medications as well, or respond to medications when medications are tried. I see a much more robust response to change in diet.\u201d

\u201cAll mental health disorders basically have the same root causes.\u201d\xa0

\u201cEveryone is going to have a genetic predisposition to something but you can flip those genes, because it\u2019s not the genes that matter so much\u2026it\u2019s more the expression of those genes. And you can turn off those bad genes and turn on those good genes through foods and through stress management.\u201d\xa0

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How to Connect with Dr. Achina Stein

Website: https://achinasteindo.com/\xa0

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AchinaSteinDO/\xa0

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.achinastein/\xa0

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpdl19d4mbcDV3Roho5mTEQ\xa0

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45Z8ogmIXSTATQQGt2oimK?si=5056808841c74933&nd=1\xa0

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Dana Kay Resources:

Website:\xa0https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/\xa0

Facebook:\xa0https://www.facebook.com/ADHDThriveInstitute/\xa0

Instagram:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/adhdthriveinstitute/\xa0