In this episode of ‘ADHD Gathering,’ host Ying, also known as ADHD Asian Girl, interviews Dr. Mariely Hernandez, a licensed clinical psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at Columbia University Medical Center. They discuss Dr. Hernandez’s journey from researching bipolar disorder to focusing on ADHD, her personal ADHD diagnosis in her twenties, and how she navigates life as a mother of two active boys. Dr. Hernandez shares insights into managing work-life balance, leveraging strengths as someone with ADHD, and the importance of asking for help. The conversation also touches on the challenges and strategies in combining professional responsibilities with parenting while dealing with ADHD.
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Guest’s Bio:
Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D is a licensed clinical psychologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Division on Substance Use Disorders at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). Dr. Hernandez completed her undergraduate studies at Columbia College, majoring in Neuroscience & Behavior. Seeking to learn more about clinical populations, she earned a master’s degree in general psychology from Teachers College.
Prior to pursuing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The City College of New York/CUNY Graduate Center, Dr. Hernandez spent seven years involved in research on bipolar disorders across various age groups. Her research interests then shifted to focus on ADHD and Substance Use risk. Alongside her postdoctoral research fellowship, Dr. Hernandez runs a part-time private practice specializing in helping adults with ADHD recognize their strengths to lead more fulfilling lives.
Identifying as part of the ADHD community herself, having been diagnosed as an adult, Dr. Hernandez is also a mother to two very active boys. Dr. Hernandez actively advocates for increased recognition and treatment of ADHD, particularly within marginalized populations. She leverages her privilege and platforms to educate and support both treatment providers and patients alike.
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