My guest today is Laura Knouse, PhD. Laura is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Richmond. Her research and clinical expertise focus on the nature, assessment, and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults.. Her recent research aims to better understand the self-regulation and motivation difficulties of college students with ADHD in order to develop effective interventions. Recent collaborative work with faculty in other disciplines focuses on how leaders can most effectively cope with personal crisis and how growth mindsets are related to mental health and coping. She is a coauthor of the new book, Living Well with Adult ADHD, which we discuss throughout the episode. 

Some of the topics we explore in this episode include:

• Laura’s background and research interests
• The evolution of ADHD throughout Laura’s career
• The intersecting processes of many mental health diagnoses
• How modern environmental factors influence ADHD symptoms
• What the research says about medications for ADHD and the potential risks
• And the importance of individualizing treatment

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Laura’s website: https://www.lauraknouse.com/

Living Well with Adult ADHD: https://a.co/d/gwB0Ks0

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