Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. John Kruse discuss the impact of social media on attention, explaining how constant digital distractions are reshaping our focus, increasing ADHD-like tendencies, and affecting mental health, while offering strategies to regain control.
Dr. John Kruse is a psychiatrist specializing in treating people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
Watch the full episode:
https://youtu.be/NtQ-kdLlQiU?si=YV2KEJbVjG_sUkYx
Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/wJDhOoO
*Timestamps*
00:00 Social Media & ADHD
00:37 Neuroscience Behind Social Media
02:35 Everyday Distraction & ADHD
03:17 Serious Implications of ADHD
03:41 ADHD & Life Expectancy
03:55 Accidents & Suicide
04:47 Impulsivity & Suicide
05:19 COVID-19 Lockdowns & Suicide Rates
06:14 Broader Impacts of ADHD
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