Ryan S. Sultan, M.D.

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Adult and pediatric psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Manhattan practice. Columbia University faculty. ADHD and cannabis research updates.

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Board-certified adult and child psychiatrist. Articles on ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and integrative treatments including ketamine.

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Research & Medical Director at Integrative Psych. Internationally recognized, double board-certified psychiatrist. Available for media commentary on ADHD, cannabis, psychopharmacology, youth mental health.

Media Expertise Topics:

• ADHD diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan
• Cannabis and adolescent mental health
• Psychopharmacology and medication management
• Digital therapeutics and mental health technology
• Ketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression
• Youth substance use prevention
• Social media impacts on teen mental health

Dr. Sultan has been quoted in Time Magazine, NPR Morning Edition, Fox News, medical journals, and 234+ publications.

Professional Mental Health Guidance for Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's Family

Dr. Sultan appeared in episodes three and four of TLC's reality series "The Baldwins" as a family therapist, bringing his clinical expertise and compassionate approach to one of America's most talked-about families.

Series Context:

The Baldwins is an American reality television series starring Alec Baldwin, Hilaria Baldwin, and their seven children. The series premiered on February 23, 2025, and takes place in the aftermath of the fatal Rust shooting incident, chronicling the toll it takes on the Baldwin family as well as the general chaos of raising seven children.

Dr. Sultan's Role:

• Professional Insight: Provided evidence-based therapeutic guidance during a challenging time for the family
• Family Systems Approach: Applied his expertise in child and adolescent psychiatry to family dynamics
• Media Expertise: Demonstrated clinical skills in high-profile, high-pressure reality television context
• Compassionate Care: Balanced professional boundaries with empathetic support

Clinical Context: Dr. Sultan is double board-certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, making him uniquely qualified to address both parental mental health and child development issues within family systems.

Media Coverage: Dr. Sultan's appearance on The Baldwins was covered by multiple news outlets including News Channel Nebraska and Prodigy Press Wire, highlighting his role as a Columbia University psychiatrist bringing professional mental health support to reality television.

Related Professional Work:
→ Family Systems Research at Columbia
→ Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
→ Clinical Supervision & Training

The Baldwins airs on TLC (Discovery Network). Check local listings for rebroadcast schedule.

Breaking Misconceptions: Why Two-Thirds of People with ADHD Continue Having Symptoms into Adulthood

Dr. Sultan appeared on PIX11 during ADHD Awareness Month to discuss the common misconception that ADHD only affects children. The segment covered brain science, adult symptoms, stigma, and the strengths-based perspective on neurodiversity.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Adult ADHD Prevalence: "We actually found that two-thirds of people with ADHD still have symptoms into adulthood" - challenging the outdated belief that ADHD disappears after childhood
• Brain Science Made Accessible: Explained prefrontal cortex differences using the "brake on a car" analogy - less dopamine activity, reduced blood flow, and underdevelopment in the brain region controlling impulsivity and judgment
• Executive Function Challenges: How adults with ADHD struggle with planning, organization, and multi-step tasks - "planning a trip because there's so many decisions that you have to make along the way"
• Historical Legitimacy: Addressed stigma by noting "people were talking about what we think about as ADHD now back in the 1700s" - countering claims that ADHD is a modern invention
• ADHD Strengths: Highlighted advantages including enhanced creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, adventurousness, and calculated risk-taking - framing ADHD as neurodiversity rather than purely deficit
• Intelligence Myths Debunked: Clarified that research has "never found it to be true" that people with ADHD are less intelligent

Clinical Context: Dr. Sultan is Medical Director at Integrative Psych NYC → and conducts ADHD research at Columbia University funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Related Resources:
→ Complete ADHD Guide: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
→ Adult ADHD Section
→ ADHD Strengths & Advantages
→ FAQ: Does ADHD Go Away in Adulthood?
→ Blog: ADHD Treatment for Young Adults
→ Research: 411-Cited JAMA Study on Youth ADHD

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