ADHD Adults

“Medical Gaslighting: When Willful Ignorance Causes Doctors to Dismiss Your ADHD Concerns” [Video Replay & Podcast #597]

Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#597), download the slide presentation, and learn how to get a certificate of attendance for this ADHD Experts webinar originally broadcast on February 24, 2026.

ADHD Expert: Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D. Updated on March 6, 2026
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Episode Description

At a medical appointment, have you ever felt that the doctor dismissed your or your child’s symptoms? Ever felt your provider was asking the wrong questions or implying that you were overreacting? Ever been sent home with advice to reduce stress or weight, only to learn you were suffering from a condition or illness requiring a more informed diagnosis and more effective treatment?

Exciting research is revealing compelling new evidence regarding ADHD’s lesser known co-occurring conditions — co-diagnoses unfamiliar to many physicians, some of whom may not be open to learning more. It’s important to know when a provider is gaslighting you — when they say that your symptoms are all in your head; blame your age, weight, or gender for your concerns; or refuse relevant testing. It is also important to understand why ADHD brains tend to be more susceptible to gaslighting, and what you can do if this happens to you.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Why ADHD brains are more susceptible to gaslighting
  • How to distinguish between gaslighting and honest provider error or lack of knowledge
  • Examples of how gaslighting can effectively manipulate intelligent, educated targets
  • Pro-active approaches to work with your physician, not against them
  • Ways to train yourself and your child to minimize the risk of gaslighting
  • Strategies to keep yourself and your child clear and informed when gaslighting does occur

Watch the Video Replay

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Medical Gaslighting: Resources from ADDitude

Obtain a Certificate of Attendance

If you attended the live webinar on February 24,, watched the video replay, or listened to the podcast, you may purchase a certificate of attendance option (cost: $10). Note: ADDitude does not offer CEU credits. Click here to purchase the certificate of attendance option »

Meet the Expert Speaker

Jennifer Fraser, Ph.D., is the founder of The Bullied Brain and an award-winning educator of 20 years, author of five books, and international presenter. She has a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto.

Her latest book is The Gaslit Brain: Protect your Brain from the Lies of Bullying, Gaslighting, and Institutional Complicity. (#CommissionsEarned) She consults with organizations and governments on ways to apply neuroscience to normalized abuse cultures in order to transform them into healthy, happy, high-performing ones. With a focus on neurodiversity, written about in her publications since 2011, she is highly attuned to the diverse and remarkable ways in which brains interact with their environment and with others. She writes a series, “The Bullied Brain,” for Psychology Today.

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