ADHD isn’t “can’t focus.” It’s a different way the brain handles attention, motivation, and reward.
Understanding that biology shifts the conversation from blame to support, and helps people use their strengths more effectively. #ADHD #ADHDAdults
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/wellbeing/mental-health/adhd-brain-expert/
It can take years to get an assessment for ADHD as an adult in the UK.
YEARS.
This must change.
Please sign and pass on this petition asking the government to produce an adult ADHD strategy to:
- Lower the assessment wait time to 6 months; give pre-diagnosis support.
- Inform patients & public about adult ADHD & end discrimination.
- Support patient self-management.
(please boost if you can)
THANK YOU 🙏
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/620084
#ADHD #ADHDUK #ADHDAdults #neurodiversity
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@stickfog That's a really common concern. Try having a listen to episode 2 of the the #ADHDAdults podcast:
It's all about drugs. "Alex and James discuss the drugs used to treat adult ADHD. Topics covered include; what the drugs do, drug hesitancy, their own experiences drug titration and treatment and the usual top tips."
It's a great podcast - I find it useful *and* enjoyable.
The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers issues around ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences. Join us for Alex the round-headed psychoeducation monkey and James's genuinely poor tips for coping as well as regular games, correspondence from absolutely real people and occasionally hearing from more professional guests.
LeAnn Levering, LCSW
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Charles Roper