ADHD and Athletes with Dr Kelly Collins
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr Kelly Collins, a registrar at the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine, about her recent editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on the topic of ADHD and athletes.
Key Topics Discussed - [00:00:50] Dr. Collins' journey into sports medicine - [00:04:17] What is ADHD? Overview of the condition - [00:09:20] Differences in how ADHD presents in males vs. females - [00:12:48] Prevalence of ADHD in the general population and in sports - [00:14:28] The potential benefits of ADHD in certain sports - [00:16:39] Tips for coaches on supporting athletes with ADHD - [00:20:32] Myth-busting around ADHD
Key References - [British Journal of Sports Medicine editorial on ADHD and female athletes](https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/56/3/123) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - Executive function - Emotional dysregulation - Comorbidities of ADHD (mental illness, substance abuse, etc.) - Neurodiversity
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