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‘I self-medicated for years – until I was finally diagnosed with ADHD’

LIFE STORY: Francesca Jackson, 29, a spa therapist from Cheshire, medicated her feelings of anxiety, low self-worth, and fatigue with alcohol and abused prescription drugs such as codeine. It wasn’t until checking into rehab nearly two years ago that things started to make sense to her, she tells Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

Paul McKenna: 'ADHD definitely exists - I know because I have it'

Exclusive: The number one hypnotherapist in the world says he has found having the condition ‘comes in really handy’ for his job

Evening Standard

Young people are now learning about ADHD on TikTok. Here’s the downside

Researchers say that while TikTok can be an ‘incredible tool for raising awareness and reducing stigma’, it’s not all good

The Independent UK

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Christine McGuinness wins diversity prize for autism and ADHD campaign advocacy

She won the media champion of the year award.

Evening Standard

More Than Half Of ADHD TikToks Contain Misinformation About Symptoms, New Study Reveals

"Often they do not match the scientific literature about ADHD."

Pedestrian.tv

Both mental health experts and young people were asked to rate 100 of the most popular TikTok videos on ADHD for a new study. Here’s what it found.

Euronews

ADHD misinformation on TikTok is widespread and affecting young people, says study

Less than half of claims made in popular videos were found to be robust

Evening Standard

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England star Lucy Bronze opens up on autism and ADHD and how diagnoses helped her on the pitch

Bronze has almost every accolade in women’s football and spoke for the first time about her neurodivergence

The Independent UK

Chelsea: Lucy Bronze opens up on ADHD and autism diagnosis

The right-back was diagnosed with autism and ADHD while away on an England camp in 2021

Evening Standard

Suzanne drives eight hours to get ADHD medicine from a specialist. Australian GPs say they need more prescribing powers

Exclusive: Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners urges Albanese government to increase range of medicines they can prescribe

The Guardian - AU

Signs you might have undiagnosed adult ADHD

Here are some common symptoms you might have spotted

The Independent UK

‘I’ve always felt a little neurospicy. But it’s my factory setting!’ Natasha Rothwell on taking The White Lotus by storm

The comedian and former drama teacher was only expecting to do one series of HBO’s hit comedy-drama. Now, as Belinda, she’s stealing season three. She talks ADHD, big breaks and micro-resistances

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - My child may have ADHD — I am furious that anybody would think this real condition is a 'scam'

Anyone who thinks there’s anything mildly amusing about the reported rise in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses in the UK needs to have a word with themselves.

Evening Standard

OPINION - I'm sorry, but ADHD has become a scam that is wildly overdiagnosed and an excuse for poor behaviour

It’s the new joke, isn’t it? Hands up anyone who doesn’t have ADHD! Or, am I the only person here who doesn’t have ADHD? And the joke is all the more exquisite in London.

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Evening Standard

Why are ADHD diagnoses on the rise in London?

Experts have pointed out social media influence and private clinic expansion could be some of the possible factors behind the increase

The Independent UK

From forgetfulness to disorganisation – eight subtle signs of ADHD in adults

ADHD is often perceived as a childhood condition but it can persist into adulthood, often in less obvious ways

The Independent UK

Eight subtle signs that you might have adult ADHD, and when to seek help

From restlessness and disorganisation to poor impulse control

Evening Standard

London sees highest rise in ADHD prescriptions since pandemic

The UK has recorded a national increase in ADHD medication prescriptions year on year since the pandemic, but there are also regional variations

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The Guardian - UK

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – do no harm

A doctor’s brilliant study of the dangers of overdiagnosis, from ADHD to long Covid

TechRadar

What is Speechify? Everything we know about the AI text-to-speech tool

Turning text into speech is easy with Speechify, which caters to those with dyslexia or ADHD, as well as students and professionals.

The Guardian - UK

ADHD prescriptions in England have risen by 18% each year since pandemic

Research has found that the number of ADHD prescriptions in England increased from around 25 per 1,000 people in 2019/20 to 41.55 in 2023/24

Evening Standard

Prescriptions for ADHD drugs jump 18% year-on-year, figures show

Increasing awareness of ADHD on TikTok and Instagram could be driving the rise, together with the effects of the Covid pandemic, experts say.

RideApart

The Harley V-Glide Custom V-Rod Hit The Drag Strip, and It Totally Rips

Guys, I say this with all the possible love in my heart, but what you're about to watch is probably the most ADHD motorcycle drag racing video ever. To be clear, that's by no means a bad thing. Honestly, I think that makes it incredibly relatable. If you've ever spent…

The Guardian - UK

The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?

A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology

The Independent UK

Former SNP MP Mhairi Black says she could ‘maybe’ join another party in future

She also said she did not go public with her ADHD diagnosis because she feared some at Westminster would use it against her.

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