I am available to speak to media representatives for print, radio, and tv. I speak on a number of topics including teen stress, substance abuse, child trauma, ADHD, anxiety, couples, and other topics. To contact me to schedule an interview, please email drkeith@drkeithsutton.com and I or one of my administrative assistants will contact you as soon as possible. We understand how timely requests for interviews can be, so we will try to respond as quickly as possible.
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed for the Harvard Business Review and Discusses the Role of Shame in ADHD
I was interviewed regarding ADHD for the Harvard Business Review, and discussed how shame is central for children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD because there is a disconnect between the "how" and the "what". The person knows what they're supposed to do, but they just can't put it into action (e.g., leaving the stove on, forgetting to send the email). Lately, the term Rejection Sensitivity has been used, which has been a great term that many adults with ADHD have resonated with, as the shame often leads to sensitivity to rejection and may lead to defensiveness. Click here to read the article, "What We Do and Don't Talk About When it Comes to ADHD" by Sulagna Misra.
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed for WebMD Discussing The Conflicted Feelings About Teens Wanting to Connect Socially,
But Struggling with Social Anxiety Post Pandemic
I was interviewed about individual's social anxiety as they are coming out of isolation from COVID. Particularly, we discussed teens and how many are yearning for connection, but at the same time, their social anxiety may be leading them to be terrified of getting back out there. Click here to read the article, "Anxiety and Anticipation: Rejoining a Post-COVID World" by Katherine Kam
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed by NBC News Regarding the Difficulties Kids and Teens Face with Remote Learning During the Pandemic
and the Rise in ADHD Assessments
I was interviewed for an article for NBC News on the increase in parents seeking ADHD diagnoses, due to the difficulties kids are facing with remote learning. I explained that many times ADHD or ADD is diagnosed during a 15 minute conversation with a pediatrician, and this does not allow for a professional to determine whether the inattention is due to ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or a whole host of other issues that can lead to difficulty with focus. Click here to read to the article, "The Great Attention Deficit: More Parents Seek ADHD Diagnosis and Drugs for Kids to Manage Remote Learning" by Olivia Solon
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed and Answers Callers Questions on 94.1 KPFA's "About Health"
I was a guest on 94.1 KPFA's "About Health" discussing Mental Health: Preventing and Treating Emotional Challenges and Mental Illnesses. I discussed the different forms of therapy, how to find a good therapist, the importance of giving feedback to your therapist, and answered callers questions. To listen to the episode, click here: https://kpfa.org/episode/about-health-august-17-2015/
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed by KGO 810's News Team About the Recent Research That Bullying Accounts for 1/3 of Adult Depression
Listen here for the news clip from KGO radio on my comments on the recent research on bullying and depression from June 2015:
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+1-MR.mp3
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+2-MR.mp3
A study published in the British Medical Journal a few days ago reported on the link between depression at age 18 and adolescents and children who had been bullied. Other studies have found this link, but through retrospective reporting (adults reporting being bullied as a child) or studies that have not controlled for confounding factors (e.g., baseline emotional and behavioral problems). This study used data from the longitudinal research of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which has been following these participants since birth.
In this study, it was found that 24-51% of the adolescents who were bullied did not tell their parents. They also found that 29.2% of the 18 year old's depression was directly related to the bullying, suggesting that 1 in 3 depressed adolescents are suffering from depression due to bullying. The study finds that being bullied leaves an 18 year old 2.18 times more likely to be depressed than 18 year olds who have not been bullied.
To read the study, click here:
http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2469
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+1-MR.mp3
https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/iapblogs/BULLYING+2-MR.mp3
A study published in the British Medical Journal a few days ago reported on the link between depression at age 18 and adolescents and children who had been bullied. Other studies have found this link, but through retrospective reporting (adults reporting being bullied as a child) or studies that have not controlled for confounding factors (e.g., baseline emotional and behavioral problems). This study used data from the longitudinal research of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, which has been following these participants since birth.
In this study, it was found that 24-51% of the adolescents who were bullied did not tell their parents. They also found that 29.2% of the 18 year old's depression was directly related to the bullying, suggesting that 1 in 3 depressed adolescents are suffering from depression due to bullying. The study finds that being bullied leaves an 18 year old 2.18 times more likely to be depressed than 18 year olds who have not been bullied.
To read the study, click here:
http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h2469
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed on Channel 2's Bay Area People Television Show About ADHD with Grace Friedman, Author of Embracing Your ADHD
In 2014, I was interviewed by Grace Friedman, a 17 year old high school student interested in writing a free downloadable resource for teens with ADHD. After she published her book, Embracing Your ADHD, she was invited onto Bay Area People to be interviewed and I was brought on as an expert on ADHD. Grace Friedman's free downloadable resource is a great guide for a teen with ADHD, written by a teen with ADHD. She talks about understanding and accepting your ADHD, so you can "suit up" to meet the challenge and overcome your ADHD to be successful. To download her free guide, go to www.addyteen.com To watch the interview, click below:
Dr. Sutton is Interviewed on KDOL TV's ONews Discussing Teens and Body Image and Eating Disorders
In 2013, I was asked to speak about body image and eating disorders for KDOL TV's Media Enterprise Alliance (MEA), which is a program in Oakland which engages high school students in learning how to use video, graphic design, and website production to produce news segments featured on KDOL TV. You can see the segment that starts at the 3 minute mark, which discusses the pressures of body image and you hear from teens and their experiences with body issues. To watch the video, click below
Dr. Sutton Talks About Babyproofing Your Relationship on 98.1 FM
I was a guest on Childhood Matters on 98.1 FM on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 speaking about Babyproofing Your Relationship. You can download the podcast of the show where I discusses the three Cs of babyproofing your relationship: Communication, Coordination, and Cuddling. Listen to the podcast here
Dr. Sutton Talks About Helping Teens Cope with Stress on 98.1 FM
I was a guest on Childhood Matters on 98.1 FM on Sunday, August 29th, 2011 discussing Helping Teens Cope with Stress. You can download the podcast of the show where I discusses the how to help your teen cope with stress. Listen to the podcast here
Dr. Sutton Talks About Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teens on Wise Counsel
I was a guest on David Van Nuys, PhD's Wise Counsel program hosted by MentalHelp.net on July 2nd, 2009 discussing his work with oppositional children and teens. You can download the podcast where I discusses how to get out of locking horns with your teen and creating a more peaceful household and stronger relationship. Listen to the podcast here
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