E281 - ADHD, Hormones, or Aging? Sorting Out Cognitive Complaints in Women with Dr. Neill Epperson

I n this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Neill Epperson about how to evaluate cognitive complaints in wome n . They discuss how to differentiate between ADHD, hormonal changes (such as perimenopause), mood and anxiety disorders, and age-related cognitive decline. The conversation highlights key clinical clues, including symptom timing and fluctuation, to improve diagnostic accuracy. Practical strategies for assessment and treatment are reviewed to help clinicians make more informed, individualized decisions. C. Neill Epperson, MD, is the Robert Freedman Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the CU Anschutz School of Medicine. She is an internationally recognized expert in women's mental health, with research focused on the effects of hormonal transitions—such as puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—on mood, cognition, and psychiatric disorders. Andrew J. Cutler, MD, is a distinguished psychiatrist and researcher with extensive experience in clinical trials and psychopharmacology. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Neuroscience Education Institute and EMA Wellness. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York . Never miss an episode! 🎙

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E281 - ADHD, Hormones, or Aging? Sorting Out Cognitive Complaints in Women with Dr. Neill Epperson is an episode from NEI Podcast by Neuroscience Education Institute.

This episode is 56:26 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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