Business Details
26 Years
experience
Sterling Ron: Mental Health Resources & ADD/ADHD Expertise
Sterling Ron has dedicated his career to advancing mental health understanding and treatment. As a retired psychiatrist with a focus on ADD/ADHD research, I established DearShrink.com in 2000 to provide accessible, authoritative mental health resources. My work includes award-winning publications, such as 'The Adult ADD Factbook,' which challenges outdated perceptions of ADD and highlights its genetic and cultural implications. Over decades, I specialized in geriatric psychiatry and pioneered online mental health advocacy, addressing critical gaps in ADD diagnosis and treatment.My practice, operational until 2021, emphasized individualized care and evidence-based approaches, advocating for proper medication use and systemic improvements in mental health care. Today, I continue sharing insights through writing, photography, and educational platforms like The ADHD Explainer Substack.
Services
Mental Health Consulting
ADD/ADHD Education
Book Publishing
Online Articles
Photography Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in psychiatry and mental health advocacy.
- Our focus on ADD/ADHD research addresses widespread misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
- We authored award-winning publications challenging outdated mental health paradigms.
- Our online archives provide decades of accessible, evidence-based mental health resources.
- We advocate for individualized treatment approaches grounded in scientific rigor.
Services
Mental Health Resources
DearShrink.com provided authoritative mental health information from 2000 to 2021. The platform focused on reducing stigma through accessible articles, advocacy, and personalized insights. Services included telephonic and in-person consultations before retirement.
ADD/ADHD Research
Specialized in ADD/ADHD diagnosis and treatment research. Conducted comprehensive literature reviews and published groundbreaking books challenging traditional medication categorizations. Advocated for dopamine-enhancing treatments over outdated stimulant classifications.
Book Publishing
Authored 'The Adult ADD Factbook' and related publications. Books combine scientific rigor with reader-friendly language to explain ADD's genetic, cultural, and social implications. Available as free eBooks and paperback editions.
Online Articles
Maintained PsychAnswers and Mental Wellness Web pages with award-winning articles. Content addressed reader-submitted questions and explored mental wellness factors like resilience, self-appreciation, and exercise.
Photography Services
Offers fine art photography through SterlingImages.us and Etsy Shop. Creative projects include curated galleries and photographic essays documenting personal and professional journeys from 2003 to 2023.
People
Ron Sterling
Founder, Psychiatrist (Retired)
Ron Sterling, M.D., is a retired psychiatrist and author specializing in ADD/ADHD research. With a neuroscience background and geriatric psychiatry fellowship, he operated DearShrink.com from 2000-2021. His work focuses on improving mental health care standards and reducing stigma through education.
Questions
Is Ron Sterling still practicing psychiatry?
No, Dr. Sterling retired from private practice in February 2021. He now focuses on writing, photography, and educational projects.
What mental health resources are available?
DearShrink.com archives contain decades of mental health articles, including ADD/ADHD research and wellness strategies. Books and Substack content remain accessible.
What books has Dr. Sterling written?
Dr. Sterling authored 'The Adult ADD Factbook' (2011, updated 2013) and maintains The ADHD Explainer Substack with free downloadable content.
What photography services are offered?
Fine art photography is available through SterlingImages.us and an Etsy Shop, featuring curated collections from 2003-2023.
How does Dr. Sterling address ADD treatment?
He advocates for individualized dopamine-enhancing treatments over traditional stimulant classifications, challenging outdated medication protocols in his publications.
