E58: Health care people truly need: life after the ADHD diagnosis, with Dr. Mitra Motamedi

The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLE

I’m your host, psychotherapist Christina Crowe, and I love making invisible things visible. Today I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Mitra Motamedi, an incredibly passionate physician advocate for ADHD in British Columbia, Canada. We cover everything from why diagnosing ADHD in primary care is quite challenging, how screening and access to treatment should be improved, to show to improving training in health care education.

Together we unpack:

• What are the challenges for family doctors, in diagnosing adults with ADHD?
• What can be done to address the lack of resources and training for ADHD in the healthcare system?
• How can healthcare professionals improve the screening and management of ADHD?
• How can individuals with ADHD access resources and support?

Resources mentioned in the show:

• Read more about treating adults with ADHD on The Dig Deeper Blog,
• Access: Our list of mental health resources and connections, and some free downloads, or low cost counselling in Ontario,
• The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub,
• Clinicians: Use the discount code ‘PEBBLE’ at checkout, for 15% off on DIY*ADHD:Couples.

About our guests: Dr. Motamedi is a family physician in Vancouver, BC with a special interest in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Motamedi is originally from Iran, immigrated to Canada in 2010, and completed the UBC Family Medicine Residency program in 2017. Dr. Motamedi is actively involved in medical education, serving as a clinical instructor for medical students at UBC when available. Her medical philosophy centers around an evidence-based, yet holistic approach to healthcare. With a keen interest in mental health disorders, particularly ADHD, Dr. Motamedi's focus has intensified during the global COVID pandemic, where she primarily sees patients with mental health problems. This experience has deepened her commitment to understanding and addressing mental health concerns.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Motamedi actively advocates for the improvement of mental health and ADHD care in British Columbia and in Alberta. Find Dr. Motamedi: Website | Blog

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