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Psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author John Kruse, MD, PhD


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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 1 day ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 10 Jun 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/B9Ms4sqc_QQ

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Acetylcholine and ADHD: Dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin get most of the attention, but acetylcholine is more abundant, and at least as important as these other neurotransmitters in both the brain and the body. A new agent for schizophrenia that works on acetylcholine may help bring more attention to the role this neurotransmitter plays in several prefrontal cortex executive function circuits.

https://youtu.be/QsSakr3kfgY

- DNA Testing for ADHD?: ADHD shows quite high rates of heritability, but we are no longer in the era where researchers are looking for a single dopamine receptor gene that explains this. ADHD is polygenic, meaning that specific variants of hundreds of different genes contribute to the likelihood of developing ADHD. Despite claims to the contrary, currently genetic testing is not able to tell you what medications will work well for treating your ADHD symptoms.

https://youtu.be/-TdgzVN4YfA

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Acetylcholine and ADHD:



- DNA Testing for ADHD?:



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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 6 days ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 03 Jun 2025

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youtube.com/live/yoAFYDWH-To

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Lead and ADHD
https://youtu.be/BVr669v13yY

- Lying and ADHD
https://youtu.be/40bPK3FORDA

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Lead and ADHD: Fifty years ago, before lead was removed from gasoline, the US median lead blood level in children was above 15 ug/dl. An association exists between blood lead levels and later development of ADHD, for levels, and levels as low as 3.5 ug/dl are not considered safe. We've prevented millions of cases of ADHD with this intervention, yet in the US right now, the president has proposed burning more coal (a significant source of environmental lead) and giving utilities an exemption from burning it cleanly.

- Lying and ADHD: It's often stated that those with ADHD are more prone to lying. Others claim that those with ADHD are more honest than the average person. But there are different kinds of falsehoods - simple untruths, spur of the moment attempts to avoid responsibility (reflexive lies) and premeditated attempts to deceive (reflective lies). It is possible, but unproven, that ADHD increases the likelihood of uttering falsehoods i the first two categories, and decreases the third type.


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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 1 week ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 27 May 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/9-iAmQIvacY

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- I’m Dr. John Kruse:
https://youtu.be/B_uWE520NfA

- Paranoia and ADHD:
https://youtu.be/qMf-ALHA99w

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- I’m Dr. John Kruse:
This video is just a brief introduction to the YouTube channel with a description of how I became involved in working with adults with ADHD.

- Paranoia and ADHD:
Paranoia is an irrational or excessive fear that one is being persecuted, harassed or threatened. Our world has become increasingly dangerous, and has also seen a rise of conspiracy theories creating disasters where they don't exist. ADHD itself increases the risk for being diagnosed with psychosis, and amphetamine based stimulants can also increase the risk of developing psychosis. But in addition, the propensity of individuals with ADHD to not hear or see information, miss social cues, and respond to interactions in atypical ways all increase the possibility of mistakenly interpreting benign exchanges as threatening situations.

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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 3 weeks ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 13 May 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/LBNv9BbBaFU

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Article Review - NY Times - Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?
https://youtu.be/g5LBghy2LCM

- Sleep Monitoring - Is it Worth it?
https://youtu.be/eqz8godgeKc

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Article Review - NY Times - Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?: Paul Tough has been widely criticized his April 2025 NYTimes Magazine article "Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?" He laments that findings from ADHD research haven't fully penetrated clinical treatment and popular understanding of ADHD, but then spends most of the article attacking the research world and making illogical assumptions about mental and physical health conditions. Much of which serves to obscure two of his larger, and valid points, that ADHD exists along a spectrum, and that environmental factors shape who develops ADHD.

- Sleep Monitoring - Is it Worth it?: Commercially available sleep monitors usually measure heart rate and activity, and extrapolate from those to estimate what sleep state an individual is in. They're most useful for comparing your own night's sleep to previous nights, because they are often inaccurate in assessing what state you're actually in at any moment. Excessive worry about sleep can also interfere with sleep.

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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 1 month ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 29 Apr 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/qsdYnDfU5-E

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Scheduling and ADHD - Interview - ADHD Entrepreneur Summit
https://youtu.be/17pieTsD8_s

- Ketosis and Mental Health
https://youtu.be/oVhSOATXxlY

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Scheduling and ADHD - Interview - ADHD Entrepreneur Summit:
Many people, particularly those with ADHD, are intimidated by schedules. But rather than being evil taskmasters, a schedule flows from the brightest, most helpful and nurturing part of you that is trying to align what you do in the moment with your own life goals and values. I recommend slotting in sleep, meals, physical movement, and rest/down time before putting in any work related items. And remembering why you want to, not why you have to do the task provides helpful motivation in the moment.

- Ketosis and Mental Health:
Normally our brain and body are highly reliant on glucose for energy. But under conditions of significant carbohydrate restriction we can switch to states of ketosis, where we burn fatty acids for energy. This state may have benefits in reducing inflammatory processing and improving functioning in brain circuits. But as of early 2025, no research confirms that ketosis is helpful for ADHD.

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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 1 month ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 22 Apr 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/2MCjoRUOqNM

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Nature and ADHD
https://youtu.be/Fr2eO-tNJcw

- Breathing Exercises for ADHD?
https://youtu.be/NjfB7Y346IM

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Nature and ADHD:
Numerous studies support the common observation that immersion in nature can help with ADHD. A handful of studies find immediate benefits in reducing ADHD symptoms from a walk in a park or looking at nature. A larger number of studies have correlated years during childhood spent in nature with lower rates of ADHD diagnoses. Attentional Restoration, Biophilia, and Parasympathetic Promotion are some of the theories that might explain how these benefits come about.

- Breathing Exercises for ADHD?:
A number of studies indicate that meditation and breathing exercises can reduce blood pressure, boost parasympathetic tone (which is often low in ADHD), reduce anxiety and enhance mood. There is very little research specifically on breathing tools to treat ADHD or reduce ADHD symptoms.

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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 1 month ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 15 Apr 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
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Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:

- Bilingualism and ADHD
https://youtu.be/ZvvOxkCji5Q

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

- Bilingualism and ADHD: For most of the last century, in the US, bilingualism was considered a handicap, interfering with "normal" brain development. Some research indicates that bilingual children have smaller vocabularies and less fluent language than their monolingual peers. But for the last generation, the opposite narrative has held sway - that bilingualism leads to greater mental flexibility, more ability to avoid irrelevant stimuli, better self control, and more skillful planning. Small amounts of data support either side of this debate. More consistently, bilingualism does appear to provide greater cognitive reserve, so that dementia is slower to cause problems in those who are bilingual.

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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 2 months ago

Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A - 08 Apr 2025

Join me for my Weekly Mental Health Recap and Q&A!
youtube.com/live/585algjckGM

Livestream every Tuesday at 10:00 am West Coast USA / 1:00 pm East Coast USA / 7:00 am Hawaii / 7:00 pm Central European
youtube.com/@DrJohnKruse

Videos released this week:
- Does the Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Save Lives?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flN2w...

- Neurofeedback and ADHD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR7Lc...

After a 1 minute recap of each video, I’ll be available for questions on these topics or any other related to Mental Health.

Does the Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Save Lives? After 7 years and almost $400 million, a suicide barrier was completed for the Golden Gate Bridge at the end of 2023. In the year since then, suicides have dropped from about 30 a year to 8. But other research on suicide would suggest that rather than preventing suicides, the barrier has merely deflected them to other locations and methods.

- Neurofeedback and ADHD: Repeated meta-analyses, including one just released this month, fail to find measurable benefits from neurofeedback for ADHD symptoms. The absence of evidence isn't proof that these techniques don't help. But given the cost in terms of time and money, proponents of these techniques should be able to more convincingly show that the approach works.


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You can also discuss and ask questions on my Reddit page:
www.reddit.com/r/Drjohnkruse

If you have ideas for additional talks, or other feedback, let me know:
[email protected]

My Medium page with hundreds of articles on Mental Health and other subjects:
dockruse.medium.com/
Access to full articles requires paid membership.

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 2 months ago

Hello ADHD Community,

I wanted make sure you saw this event because it is such a valuable, and free resource for you.
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The event is calledĀ The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit:Ā Secret Strategies to Harness Your Unique Brain Power, Create an Extraordinary Business, and Skyrocket Your Success.Ā Ā This event features over 40 interviews about being an entrepreneur with ADHD.
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Mark your calendar:
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šŸ—“ Live Interviews: April 8, 9 AM - 5 PM PT
šŸŽ„ Pre-recorded Interviews Released: April 9
šŸ” Replay Access: April 10-11
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šŸ”„Ā Get your free ticket here >>Ā www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=416&h=571…
This free event will cover topics such as:
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āœ…Ā How To Use AI To Help Determine Your Business Niche

āœ…Ā How I've Streamlined My Business To a 3-day Work-week as an ADHD Solopreneur
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āœ…Ā Dr. Hallowell's Process for Writing Multiple Best Selling Books With ADHD

āœ…Ā Take Action and Break Through the Overwhelm With These ADHD-Friendly Techniques

āœ…Ā 3 Non-Negotiable Productivity Rituals for ADHD Entrepreneurs and Execs

āœ…Ā Rewire Your Brain Through Movement to Overcome ADHD Challenges

āœ…Ā 3 Tools to Get You Unstuck and Identify What's Holding You Back

āœ…Ā 5 Tips for Managing Your Executive Function at Work

āœ…Ā Delegate to Elevate... How to Delegate with ADHD

āœ…Ā Your 5-step Framework for Manufacturing Motivation Out of Thin Air

and many more...Ā 
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Imagine being able to sit in the front row and listen to the top experts in the field of ADHD giving you advice about how to help your ADHD challenges. Wouldn't that be empowering and invaluable for your business? So Register Now at this link and don't miss out!Ā 

www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=416&h=571…

John Kruse, MD, PhD
P.S. In case you are wondering who the speakers are, here is a list of speakers you will hear from, including myself:Ā  Dr. Edward Hallowell, Bob Dietrich, Alan P. Brown, Alma Galvan, Duane Gordon, Rosemarie Groner, Brooke Schnittman, Diane Dempster, Dolores Hirschmann, Bonnie Mincu, Leslie Josel, Laurie Dupar, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Diane Dempster, and many more.
P.P.S.Ā Feel free to share The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit with your friends or family.Ā Heck, share it on your Facebook page if you think it will make a difference in someone else's life. You can share The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit with this link!Ā www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=408&h=182…
The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit. Real conversations from real experts!!

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Dr. John Kruse
Posted 2 months ago

Hello ADHD Community,

Did you know that about 35% of people with ADHD end up becoming entrepreneurs? That's right, when you learn to turn your challenges to your advantage the sky is the limit!

A very powerful and valuable FREE resource will be available to you on April 8th, 2025 at 9am Pacific Time.
šŸ”„ This 2-day LIVE event is calledĀ The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit: Secret Strategies to Harness Your Unique Brain Power, Create an Extraordinary Business, and Skyrocket Your Success. This free event is a video interview series that's packed with tools, strategies, and free gifts from top business owners who have built a business in spite of their ADHD, including myself.
This resource is a must-have for anyone seeking to build a business or a career with ADHD.
There are 16 experts featured on Day 1 of the LIVE ADHD Entrepreneur Summit, and over 20 speakers featured on Day 2's pre-recorded interview series.Ā 
I’ll be talking about scheduling on Day 2 of the summit. šŸ—“ Live Interviews: April 8 at 9 AM - 5 PM PTšŸŽ„ Pre-recorded Interviews Released via email on April 9šŸ” Replay Access released via email on April 10-11So you don't want to miss a thing, so register now while it's still top of mind
Ā www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=416&h=571…
The event will be live streamed at 9am to 5pm Pacific Time on April 8th, and a separate pre-recorded day will be available on April 9th. So even if you can't make it to the live event, you'll still want to register. The event will be replayed on April 10th and 11th for those who cannot attend.
šŸ“Œ Speakers include ADHD experts and entrepreneurs like:Dr. Edward Hallowell, Bob Dietrich, Duane Gordon, Rosemarie Groner, Brooke Schnittman, Dolores Hirschmann, Bonnie Mincu, Leslie Josel, Alan P. Brown, Seth Perler, Linda Roggli, Alma Galvan, Laurie Dupar, Elaine Taylor-Klaus, Diane Dempster, and many, more.
Topics you'll discover:
āœ… How AI Can Help You Find Your Business Nicheāœ… The 3-day Workweek Formula for ADHD Solopreneursāœ… Dr. Hallowell's Process for Writing Multiple Best Selling Books With ADHDāœ… Take Action and Break Through the Overwhelm With These ADHD-Friendly Techniquesāœ… 3 Non-Negotiable Productivity Rituals for ADHD Entrepreneurs and Execsāœ… Rewire Your Brain Through Movement to Overcome ADHD Challengesāœ… 3 Tools to Get You Unstuck and Identify What's Holding You Backāœ… 5 Tips for Managing Your Executive Function at Workāœ… Delegate to Elevate... How to Delegate with ADHDāœ… Your 5-step Framework for Manufacturing Motivation Out of Thin Airāœ… This Simple Strategy Will Keep You Focused on Your Missionāœ… Breaking Down How to Plan Your Weekand many more...
Get the information you need about building a business or career with ADHD in short 30-minute videos! Real conversations with real experts!!
Imagine being able to sit in the front row and listen to the top business owners with ADHD giving you advice about how to help you build your own business and career. Wouldn't that be empowering and invaluable? So Register Now at this link and don't miss out!Ā 
www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=416&h=571…
Sincerely,
John Kruse MD, PhD
P.S. Feel free to share The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit with your friends or family. Heck, share it on your Facebook page if you think it will make a difference in someone else's life. You can share The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit with this link!Ā www.unleashaiforbusiness.com/link.php?id=408&h=182…
The ADHD Entrepreneur Summit. Real conversations from real experts!!

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