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Can mindfulness actually help with ADHD? Developmental pediatrician Dr. Mark Bertin answers common questions about mindfulness and ADHD — including how it’s different from meditation, if it can replace ADHD medication, and how practicing mindfulness can help with anxiety and emotional regulation. He also shares ADHD-friendly mindfulness techniques to try, even if your mind never feels quiet. Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:22 What is mindfulness? 01:10 Can mindfulness help with ADHD? 02:09 Is mindfulness bullsh*t? 03:06 Can mindfulness help with anxiety and emotional regulation? 04:12 Does mindfulness actually improve focus? 04:55 What are ADHD-friendly mindfulness techniques? 05:55 How long do you have to practice mindfulness to see benefits? 06:55 What’s the easiest way to start a mindfulness practice? 07:49 Can mindfulness replace ADHD medication? 08:32 Are meditation and mindfulness the same thing? 09:18 How can I practice mindfulness when my mind is never quiet? 10:08 Mindfulness has never worked for me. What am I doing wrong? For more on this topic ADHD and emotions https://www.understood.org/en/articles/adhd-and-emotions-what-you-need-to-know Download: ADHD and mood tracker https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/bA8xx2ynxT7r0mm4W5HfZ/680971f739da86ae9d5157bca46c2e1f/ADHD_and_mood_tracker_Understood.pdf Download: 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness method https://cdn-assets.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/6UBhDFNP25RbCOCksZUzop/7831f800036deb778e464e2f58ce414e/5-4-3-2-1_mindfulness_method_Understood_ENG_accessible.pdf Tips from an ADHD Coach: How to create morning momentum https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/missunderstood/adhd-coach-morning-momentum Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assistant?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=assistant-agn-prod&utm_content=video Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/understoodorg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Understood/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@understood.org Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/understoodorg/ #Mindfulness #ADHD #Anxiety #ADHDTips #ExpertsAnswer