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WYPR interview on ADHD with Dr. David W. Goodman
My discussion with Dale Archer, M.D. (psychiatrist, best-selling author) on WYPR September 27, 2014 about ADHD, over- diagnosis, and over-prescribed medications was lively. While Dr. Archer advocates “medication as a last resort” and “the goal of treatment is to get off medication” after learning new skills, I offered the research on medication benefit and a […]
Dr. Goodman interview on Dan Rodricks show on WYPR Jan 27 at 1pm
I have been invited as an expert on ADHD to participate in an interview on the Mid-day with Dan Rodricks show on WYPR on January 27 1-2pm. This is a live panel discussion that will include Dale Archer M.D., a psychiatrist and writer, to discuss the use of medication and treatment options for ADHD. The […]
Dr. David W. Goodman, M.D. awarded “Fellowship” status by the American Psychiatric Association
As a psychiatrist for 27 years, I am honored that the American Psychiatric Association has appointed me to a “Fellowship” status. The criteria for this award is a history of psychiatric contribution to teaching, research, and clinical care. For those of you familiar with my work, this is additional affirmation that I have maintained my […]
“The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” The New York Times December 15, 2013
The New York Times article “The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” published December 15, 2013 had quoted me towards the end of article. As I had previously written in my blog posting, the quote was taken out of context and deliberately misrepresented my professional article with Medscape. I did send a letter to the editor in […]
Elected to the Board of Directors of American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders
The American Professional Society of ADHD and Related Disorders is an organization of national and international researchers and clinicians. I was honored to be invited to present “Adult ADHD and Medication Treatment Options” at the annual conference held in Washington, DC in September 2013. During the conference, I was nominated and elected to the Board […]
Dr. David W. Goodman featured as ADHD expert in The Washington Post article’s December 17, 2013
The Washington Post took the initiative to write an article in today’s (December 17) paper on ADHD in adults ages sixty and older. This article is also accompanied by a sidebar article discussing adult ADHD Older adults with ADHD are a group that has not been specifically researched and about whom very little is written. The Washington Post article includes two or three people […]
Dr. David W. Goodman quoted in The New York Times Today (December 15, 2013)
Today the New York Times published an article “The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” by Alan Schwarz. This is a lengthy article highlighting the increased identification of people with ADHD and the concomitant increase in the prescriptions of effective medications. The article is a feature story on the New York Times website today. Toward the end […]
The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder – New York Times
“The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” The New York Times December 15, 2013 The New York Times article “The Selling of Attention Deficit Disorder” published December 15, 2013 had quoted me towards the end of article. As I had previously written in my blog posting, the quote was taken out of context and deliberately misrepresented my […]
Generic Cymbalta to be available very soon
The FDA recently approved of the generic versions of Cymbalta and this is approval takes effect today. The generic will be manufactured by five different generic pharmaceutical companies. It is important for patients taking this medication to understand the generic bioequivalence have a range of 80 – 120% of the brand bioavailability. While the transition […]
Dr. David W. Goodman elected to the Board of Directors of CHADD (The national association for Children and Adults with ADHD)
I was recently honored with an invitation to be a member of the Board of Directors for the national CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD Association). This organization has been the leading U.S. resource and advocate for those people and families with ADHD. The annual conference held in November is applauded as a successful forum […]