'ADHD is not a fad'

Imagine that you are working on your computer with multiple open windows: unanswered emails, half-written documents, emerging reminders and constant notifications. Suddenly, the system freezes and needs to be restarted.This situation is a common metaphor used by mental health professionals to describe how it feels to live with undiagnosed ADHD in adulthood: a constant overload that can lead to mental exhaustion. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity D…

'ADHD is not a fad'

Add Inside Our ADHD Minds to your watchlistFor nearly two years, on an almost daily basis, strangers have politely stopped me to say, “Thank you”. The focus of their quiet but almost boundless gratitude was, and still is, the two-part BBC2 series Inside Our Minds from 2023, which gave viewers a greater insight into the daily lived experience of autistic people. Whether I’m on the train or in an art gallery, I’m told by everyone from teenagers to…

How to Explain ADHD in Positive, Empowering Terms

One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a strong understanding of their ADHD brain. The more your child understands about their brain wiring and systems for internal and external information, the greater their self-awareness, confidence, and self-advocacy skills. Use the examples below to help you explain ADHD to your child in easy-to-understand language that diminishes shame and accentuates strengths. Executive Dysfunction: A Short…

The New York Times Moves the Goalposts on ADHD

This critical analysis of recent ADHD coverage challenges misconceptions about treatment, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to mental health.