- 00:11
Erica talks about the shocking rise in ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions over the last decade.
- 01:49
Discussion about the amygdala's role in stress responses in children.
- 04:34
Komisar explains how early stress can lead to ADHD-like symptoms.
- 06:52
Erica critiquing the current ADHD treatment approach as 'malpractice'.
- 11:15
Explanation of the 'sensitivity gene' and its relation to stress sensitivity.
- 13:05
Introduction to the concept of epigenetics and its importance in stress and mental health.
- 18:23
Critique of quick-fix solutions in modern society for stress-related issues.
- 20:03
Comments on societal values and children's desires, emphasizing material over relational success.
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Summary
The video features Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker and attachment expert, discussing how early-life stress impacts children's mental health, particularly in relation to ADHD and anxiety. Komisar argues that these conditions are often stress responses rather than disorders and outlines practical steps parents can take to help their children without immediate resort to medication.
