정신과 의사| The One with Dr. Manuel Mota-Castillo- On Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder: Episode 38 (2019)
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The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: The One with Dr. Manuel Mota-Castillo- On Attention-Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder
Dear, Mosiblings!
I was honored to have had Dr. Manuel Mota-Castillo – a child and adolescent psychiatrist – on the show. Dr. Mota is Dominican Republic descent and for the past 28 years has served people of all ages in Florida, NM and Arizona and currently practices in Florida.
In this episode, we talk all things ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder); its definition, reasons for hyperactivity in children, and how it should be rightfully diagnosed and conservatively managed. Drawing from his clinical experience and using his latest book as a guide, Dr. Mota helps clarifies the differences between ADHD, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, and oppositional-defiant disorder. Dr. Mota also provided answers to the audience questions on the roles of diet, vaccines, CBD oil on ADHD; resources for parents; reasons for over-diagnosis and overuse of stimulants; causes of ADHD; and implication for children in third-world countries with ADHD.
Finally, I hope this episode serves as a reminder for parents and caregivers to seek second and third opinions regarding these diagnoses before pumping your kids/wards with the wrong medications. In the meantime, go grab a copy of his latest book on ADHD; it’s a worthy read!
Recommended Song: “Fighter” – Lee Roessler (2016)
Notable quotes:
The child with ADHD CANNOT be quiet, but one with bipolar disorder DOES NOT want to be quiet.
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Best,
Mo!
About Dr. Mota:
He obtained his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and trained in psychiatry at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center (Boston) and Maricopa Medical Center (Phoenix) and did a Fellowship in pediatric psychiatry at the New York Medical College in NYC. He has published multiple psychiatric articles and three books on the need for improving diagnostic accuracy in children. More information about his work and papers from other psychiatrists can be found on his website. You may also leave him a message there should you have any psychiatry-related questions.