๐ŸŽฅ ADHD Educational Videos

Watch Dr. Ryan Sultan, Columbia University psychiatrist and NIH-funded ADHD researcher, explain ADHD brain science, treatment options, and latest research in these comprehensive educational videos.

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Dr. Ryan Sultan explains ADHD on national television, covering diagnosis, treatment, and parenting strategies. Board-certified psychiatrist from Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian.

About This Video Series

Dr. Ryan Sultan is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and an NIH-funded ADHD researcher with 440+ cited publications. These videos provide evidence-based, expert-level education on ADHD for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.


๐Ÿ“บ Featured: What is ADHD?

WPIX Television Interview

Duration: 3 min 30 sec

Target Audience: General public, patients, families

Topics Covered:

  • What is ADHD?
  • ADHD brain differences
  • Symptoms in children vs adults
  • Breaking stigma
  • ADHD strengths

Search Volume: 90,500/month for "what is adhd"

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๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Parenting with ADHD

Podcast Episode 6

Published: September 2024

Target Audience: Parents, families, caregivers

Topics Covered:

  • Healthy parent-child boundaries
  • ADHD parenting strategies
  • Communication techniques
  • Behavioral management
  • Supporting independence

Search Volume: 8,100/month for "adhd parenting"

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๐ŸŽญ Celebrity Interview: Jason Alexander

Really No Really Podcast

Published: May 2024

Guest: Emmy Award-winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld)

Topics Covered:

  • Mental health in modern society
  • Social media's psychological impact
  • Why people "behave badly"
  • Entertainment and mental health
  • Breaking mental health stigma

Audience: General public, mental health awareness

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🎤 Interview: ADHD Myths, Science & Treatment

ADHD Myths, Science and Treatment: What the Evidence Shows

Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein · 48 min

Why prevalence is rising and why rates differ by country. Why ADHD has the largest medication effect size in psychiatry. What treatment does to prefrontal dopamine activity on fMRI. And what the research shows happens when ADHD goes untreated.

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🎤 Conference Talk: Stimulants & Substance Use

Do Stimulant Medications Prevent Harmful Substance Use in ADHD?

APSARD 2026 Annual Meeting · 24 min talk & clinical Q&A

Family history is not a contraindication. Active cannabis use alone does not preclude a stimulant when the ADHD diagnosis is solid. Requiring abstinence first does not work. Two clinical cases plus an extended Q&A on urine drug screens, EHR data quality and developmental timing.

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๐ŸŽฌ More ADHD Videos Coming Soon

Dr. Sultan has recorded 10 comprehensive ADHD educational videos covering diagnosis, medications, treatment strategies, and special populations. These videos will be published progressively to provide in-depth ADHD education.

๐Ÿ’Š ADHD Medication

Benefits & Side Effects

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How to maximize benefits of ADHD medication while managing side effects. Evidence-based guidance on stimulants and non-stimulants.

Search Volume: 49,500/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿ‘ง ADHD in Girls & Women

The Missing Diagnosis

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Why ADHD in females is often missed, unique presentation patterns, and how to get proper diagnosis and treatment.

Search Volume: 27,100/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿ‘จ Adult ADHD

Not Just a Childhood Condition

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The hidden truth about adult ADHD - 2/3 of children continue to have symptoms into adulthood and require ongoing treatment.

Search Volume: 22,200/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿšซ ADHD Stigma

Overdiagnosis & Gender Bias

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Addressing common misconceptions about ADHD overdiagnosis and exploring gender bias in diagnosis and treatment.

Search Volume: 2,400/month

Status: Coming soon

โš ๏ธ Untreated ADHD

Life-Altering Consequences

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The hidden dangers of leaving ADHD untreated - impact on relationships, career, mental health, and substance use risk.

Search Volume: 3,600/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿ’‰ ADHD & Addiction

Prevention Through Treatment

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How ADHD medication actually prevents addiction and substance use disorders - research-backed evidence.

Search Volume: 1,900/month

Status: Coming soon

โšก ADHD Treatment Power

Unlocking Success

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The power of proper ADHD treatment - 70-80% response rate with medication, life-changing outcomes for patients.

Search Volume: 18,100/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿ” ADHD Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

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Unraveling the truth - is it ADHD or something else? Comprehensive guide to differential diagnosis and assessment.

Search Volume: 14,800/month

Status: Coming soon

๐Ÿ’ช ADHD Advantages

Unlocking Strengths

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The ADHD advantage - how ADHD brains excel at creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning when properly supported.

Search Volume: 1,600/month

Status: Coming soon


๐Ÿ“š Related ADHD Resources

๐Ÿ“– Complete ADHD Guide

Comprehensive written guide covering all aspects of ADHD - 5,000+ words of evidence-based content.

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โœ… ADHD Self-Assessment

Take the DSM-5 based 18-question ADHD screening tool to evaluate your symptoms.

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๐Ÿ“Š Symptom Tracker

Track your ADHD symptoms daily with our interactive tracker and visualization tool.

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๐Ÿ”ฌ ADHD Research

View Dr. Sultan's 440+ cited ADHD research publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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๐Ÿ“ฐ ADHD Blog

Latest ADHD news, research updates, and expert insights from Dr. Sultan.

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๐Ÿฅ NYC Consultation

Request a professional consultation with Dr. Sultan at Columbia University Medical Center.

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Columbia University Faculty | 440+ Citations | NIH-Funded Researcher