Is ADHD causing your Depression? Insights from a Psychiatrist

Dr Alex Cappai is a Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in ADHD with Harley Therapy in London. Here Dr Alex discusses how depression can sometimes be caused by untreated ADHD due to chronic underachievement and anxiety, leading to feelings of being overwhelmed.

Watch the full video to understand more about how to manage ADHD with depression and how Dr Alex may be able to help you.

Further Reading and Resources:

- Comorbidity of ADHD and Mood Disorders (ADDitude Magazine) https://www.additudemag.com/comorbid-...
-Understanding ADHD and Depression (Verywell Mind) https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-and...
- The Connection Between ADHD and Anxiety (Healthline) https://www.healthline.com/health/adh...
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for ADHD and Depression (Psychology Today) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th...
- The Role of Physical Activity in Managing ADHD and Depression (NCBI) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
- The Importance of Sleep for ADHD and Mental Health (Sleep Foundation) https://www.sleepfoundation.org/menta...
- Nutrition and ADHD: How Diet Affects Symptoms (WebMD) https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-d...

About Dr Alessandra Cappai:

Dr. Alex Cappai has extensive expertise in realm of ADHD management. Her academic journey, which began in Italy, culminated in a Masters' degree in Medicine and Surgery, and naturally progressed into a specialisation that encompasses General Adult Psychiatry, ADHD, and Forensic Psychiatry. While her career has spanned various clinical settings, her private practice distinctly illuminates her specialisation and keen interest in ADHD, particularly in adults. She holds weekly clinics, providing comprehensive assessments and developing meticulously tailored treatment plans for individuals experiencing ADHD symptoms, ensuring that concurrent emotional challenges and possible comorbidities, including mood and anxiety disorders, are adeptly addressed.

Dr. Alex’s approach in her private practice is notably patient-centered, trauma-informed, and psychologically nuanced, consistently adopting a holistic methodology towards treatment. This methodology may weave together a spectrum of strategies including medication management, talking therapies, and lifestyle recommendations, always tailored to the individual's unique scenario. Her private practice not only becomes a haven for individuals seeking understanding and management of their ADHD but also a platform where Dr. Alex’s vast expertise in the assessment and treatment of a multitude of psychiatric aspects, enriched by her extensive clinical experience in varied settings, becomes palpably beneficial to her patients.

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You can watch the other helpful videos on the channel and a few of the videos are linked below:

   • Meet Dr Alessandra Cappai - Psychiatr...  
   • ADHD in Adult Women: Symptoms and Dia...  
   • Managing Coexisting ADHD and Anxiety ...  

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is dealing with ADHD or mood disorders, please consult with a healthcare provider for personalised treatment.